Registered Nurse Salary in Iowa
Based on 33K+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$76,960
$37/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
-14.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $98K
33K employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,210 |
| 25th percentile | $65,770 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $76,960 |
| 75th percentile | $83,200 |
| 90th percentile | $98,280 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,000 |
| 2023 | $71,570 |
| 2024 | $76,960 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $65,000 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $71,570 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $76,960 | $90,458 |