Average Registered Nurse Salary in Iowa

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Registered Nurse in Iowa earns $86,100 per year, which is below the national average of $89,010. This translates to approximately $41.39 per hour, $3,312 biweekly, or $7,175 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)	$64,600	$31.06
Average (50th)	$86,100	$41.39
Experienced (75th)	$99,000	$47.60
Top Earners (90th)	$111,900	$53.80

Registered Nurse Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$93,000	$7,750/mo
Cedar Rapids	$87,800	$7,317/mo
Davenport	$84,400	$7,033/mo
Sioux City	$81,800	$6,817/mo
Iowa City	$80,100	$6,675/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	6% (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 Registered Nurses 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.

Calculate Your Iowa Take-Home Pay

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