Nannies Salary in Iowa
Nannies in Iowa earn a median of $28,420 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Childcare Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,020
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,950; the top 10% earn over $37,220. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33,830 median in Iowa
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,230 median in Iowa
- Childcare Workers$28,420 median in Iowa
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,420 median in Iowa
- Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists$89,910 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Psychiatric Aides$39,260 median in Iowa
Nannies pay in Iowa
How much do nannies make in Iowa?
The median is $28,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,950 and the top 10% earn over $37,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for nannies?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.