How much does a registered nurse make in Iowa?
$78,630a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Iowa. That is $37.80 an hour or $6,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.80
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,840Median: $78,630Highest 10%: $100,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,840 | $30.69 | |
| 25th | $68,290 | $32.83 | |
| Median | $78,630 | $37.80 | |
| 75th | $85,940 | $41.32 | |
| 90th | $100,500 | $48.32 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $85,940 |
| Omaha, NE | $84,600 |
| Des Moines, IA | $78,630 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $78,370 |
| Ames, IA | $77,160 |
| Davenport, IA | $77,150 |
| Waterloo, IA | $76,920 |
| Dubuque, IA | $76,790 |
| Sioux City, IA | $75,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 45. West Virginia | $80,130 |
| 46. Kansas | $79,320 |
| 47. Arkansas | $78,940 |
| 48. Iowa | $78,630 |
| 49. South Dakota | $78,060 |
| 50. Mississippi | $77,090 |
| 51. Alabama | $77,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $37.80 ($78,630 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $78,630 against $97,550 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Iowa rank for registered nurse pay?
Iowa ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays registered nurses the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $85,940 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.