Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Iowa
Based on 6K+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$59,460
$28.587/hr
vs National Average
$63,623
-6.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $75K
6K employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,510 |
| 25th percentile | $51,560 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,460 |
| 75th percentile | $64,110 |
| 90th percentile | $75,320 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,350 |
| 2023 | $54,460 |
| 2024 | $59,460 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $49,350 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $54,460 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $59,460 | $63,623 |