Registered Nurses Salary in Iowa
Ranked #48 of 51 · IA
20.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $80,540 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $78,630
Employment 34,420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $63,840P25 $68,290 Median $78,630P75 $85,940P90 $100,500
About 80% of registered nursess in Iowa earn between $63,840 and $100,500. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean registered nurses salary in Iowa is $80,540, about 20.6% below the U.S. average ($101,420). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $85,940 | $85,670 | 4,090 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $79,460 | $78,550 | 3,190 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $79,280 | $79,970 | 3,490 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $78,960 | $81,910 | 1,890 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $78,630 | $81,710 | 8,130 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $78,370 | $80,160 | 2,880 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $77,600 | $77,700 | 2,250 |
| Ames, IA | $77,160 | $76,910 | 1,070 |