Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Iowa | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,160 | $135,791 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $62.58 | $65.28 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $148,246.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Iowa is $130,160, or about $62.58 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. Iowa is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in Iowa typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,240 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $130,160, Iowa offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.