Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$21.26/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa is $21.26 per hour. This is 60% lower than the US average of $34.03.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$21.26/hour
Iowa
60% lower than the US average.
$34.03/hour
United States
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Illinois ($35) and Wisconsin ($22). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $36. For comparison, the Iowa average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $21 per hour — Kansas pays 65% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $35 | $36 |
| Illinois | $35 | $35 |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $28 |
| Missouri | $21 | $26 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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