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Nursing Assistants Salary in Iowa

Nursing Assistants in Iowa earn a median of $39,350 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$39,350
vs. U.S. median
−7% ($42,260)
Rank among states
31 of 51
Jobs in the state
22,670

Pay range in Iowa

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,620; the top 10% earn over $47,980. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.

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Nursing Assistants pay in Iowa

How much do nursing assistants make in Iowa?

The median is $39,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,620 and the top 10% earn over $47,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Iowa a good state for nursing assistants?

On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $42,260). 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