Registered Nurses Salary in Iowa
Registered Nurses in Iowa earn a median of $78,630 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,630
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 34,420
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,840; the top 10% earn over $100,500. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Critical Care Nurses$78,630 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,630 median in Iowa
- Acute Care Nurses$78,630 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$131,360 median in Iowa
- Nurse Practitioners$130,160 median in Iowa
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$429,050 median in Iowa
Registered Nurses pay in Iowa
How much do registered nurses make in Iowa?
The median is $78,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,840 and the top 10% earn over $100,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.