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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Iowa

Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Iowa earn a median of $62,630 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$62,630
vs. U.S. median
−3% ($64,400)
Rank among states
32 of 51
Jobs in the state
5,510

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,550; the top 10% earn over $77,710. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Iowa

How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Iowa?

The median is $62,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,550 and the top 10% earn over $77,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?

On pay alone it ranks 32 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses