Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Iowa | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $78,630 | $98,331 | -20% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.80 | $47.27 | -20% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $89,556.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Iowa is $78,630, or about $37.80 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Iowa is -20% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Iowa typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 34,420 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $78,630, Iowa offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.