Registered Nurses Salary in Iowa
Median annual wage in Iowa: $78,630 -19.4% vs national
Iowa vs United States
| Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $78,630 | $97,550 |
| Median hourly | $37.80 | $46.90 |
| Employment | 34,420 | 3,379,720 |
| Location quotient | 1.02 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Iowa) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
A closer look
At $37.80 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $78,624 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $78,630.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $63,840, median pay is $78,630, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $100,500.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average registered nurses salary in Iowa?
The median annual wage in Iowa is $78,630 ($37.80 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Iowa compare to the national average for registered nurses?
The Iowa median of $78,630 is 19.4% lower than the U.S. median of $97,550.
How many registered nurses work in Iowa?
Approximately 34,420 are employed in Iowa, per BLS OES.