How much does a nurse practitioner make in Iowa?
$130,200a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Iowa. That is $62.58 an hour or $10,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.58
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $108,000Median: $130,200Highest 10%: $167,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $108,000 | $51.92 | |
| 25th | $122,700 | $59.00 | |
| Median | $130,200 | $62.58 | |
| 75th | $141,900 | $68.24 | |
| 90th | $167,600 | $80.57 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $133,800 |
| Des Moines, IA | $132,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $130,400 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $129,900 |
| Dubuque, IA | $129,600 |
| Sioux City, IA | $129,100 |
| Iowa City, IA | $129,000 |
| Ames, IA | $127,600 |
| Waterloo, IA | $126,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 29. Utah | $130,900 |
| 30. Illinois | $130,700 |
| 31. Maine | $130,300 |
| 32. Iowa | $130,200 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $130,100 |
| 34. North Dakota | $130,100 |
| 35. Missouri | $129,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $62.58 ($130,200 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $130,200 against $132,300 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Iowa ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays nurse practitioners the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $133,800 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.