How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Iowa?
$62,630a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Iowa. That is $30.11 an hour or $5,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.11
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,550Median: $62,630Highest 10%: $77,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,550 | $24.30 | |
| 25th | $56,400 | $27.12 | |
| Median | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| 75th | $70,840 | $34.06 | |
| 90th | $77,710 | $37.36 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $65,610 |
| Davenport, IA | $64,100 |
| Dubuque, IA | $63,750 |
| Iowa City, IA | $63,690 |
| Des Moines, IA | $63,670 |
| Omaha, NE | $63,540 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,840 |
| Sioux City, IA | $60,440 |
| Waterloo, IA | $59,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 29. North Carolina | $63,270 |
| 30. Utah | $63,230 |
| 31. Nebraska | $62,660 |
| 32. Iowa | $62,630 |
| 33. North Dakota | $62,300 |
| 34. Texas | $62,240 |
| 35. Montana | $62,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $30.11 ($62,630 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $62,630 against $64,400 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Iowa rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Iowa ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $65,610 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.