Average Nurse Practitioner Salary in Iowa

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Nurse Practitioner in Iowa earns $122,100 per year, which is below the national average of $126,260. This translates to approximately $58.70 per hour, $4,696 biweekly, or $10,175 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$91,600	$44.04
Average (50th)	$122,100	$58.70
Experienced (75th)	$140,400	$67.51
Top Earners (90th)	$158,700	$76.30

Nurse Practitioner Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$131,900	$10,992/mo
Cedar Rapids	$124,500	$10,375/mo
Davenport	$119,700	$9,975/mo
Sioux City	$116,000	$9,667/mo
Iowa City	$113,600	$9,467/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Master's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	40% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Nurse Practitioners in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

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