TRUSTED HEALTH Physical Therapist salary guide
Travel Physical Therapist
Salary in Iowa
AVERAGE WEEKLY
$2,473/WK
↑ 7.53% higher than the US average of $2,300.
Based on active jobs as of 05/29/26
AVERAGE HOURLY
$61.82/h
↘MIN
$47.07/h
↗MAX
$69.58/h
Where do Travel Physical Therapists get paid the most?
| STATE | AVG WEEKLY | VS IOWA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | You’re hereIowa | $2,473 | — |
| #1 | New Mexico | $2,623 | +$150 +6% |
| #2 | California | $2,594 | +$121 +5% |
| #3 | Illinois | $2,575 | +$102 +4% |
| #5 | Michigan | $2,428 | -$45 -2% |
| #6 | Washington | $2,341 | -$132 -5% |
| #7 | Oregon | $2,326 | -$146 -6% |
| #8 | Indiana | $2,322 | -$151 -6% |
| #9 | Missouri | $2,268 | -$205 -8% |
| #10 | North Carolina | $2,255 | -$218 -9% |
| #11 | Texas | $2,242 | -$231 -9% |
WHY NURSES CHOOSE TRUSTED
Helping nurses and allied professionals build the lives they want.
A real person in your corner
Every clinician gets a dedicated advocate — not a chatbot, not a queue. One person who knows your preferences, follows your applications, and picks up the best matches tailored for you.
No surprises on payday
The pay you see is the pay you get. We publish full package breakdowns — base, stipends, overtime — so you know your contracts and no negotiation needed.
From signup to submitted in minutes
Our Sign up flow takes under 5 minutes. Upload once, apply everywhere. We handle credentialing and licensing so you can focus on the work.Ready to find your next contract?Free to join · No obligation · Your advocate reaches out same day
FAQ
SEARCH QUESTIONS
California consistently pays the highest travel nurse wages, followed by New York, Massachusetts, Washington, and Hawaii. These states combine high cost of living, chronic nursing shortages, and — in California's case — state-mandated staffing ratios that drive sustained high demand for travelers.
