Nursing Assistants Salary in Iowa
Ranked #28 of 51 · IA
2.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,490 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $39,350
Employment 22,670
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,620P25 $37,360 Median $39,350P75 $45,650P90 $47,980
About 80% of nursing assistantss in Iowa earn between $35,620 and $47,980. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nursing assistants salary in Iowa is $41,490, about 2.8% below the U.S. average ($42,700). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $43,940 | $42,640 | 4,660 |
| Ames, IA | $43,540 | $42,980 | 770 |
| Dubuque, IA | $41,580 | $41,790 | 1,010 |
| Iowa City, IA | $39,330 | $41,730 | 1,310 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $39,110 | $41,100 | 1,740 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $39,070 | $41,340 | 3,070 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $39,020 | $41,060 | 1,770 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $38,940 | $41,360 | 930 |