Medical Surgical LPN Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Medical Surgical LPN Salary
$28.09/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical LPN in Iowa is $28.09 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $27.56.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical LPN salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$28.09/hour
Iowa
2% higher than the US average.
$27.56/hour
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Medical Sugical LPNs?
Only Iowa City, Iowa reports pay data for Medical Surgical LPNs, averaging $22 per hour. Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $28. For comparison, the Iowa average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $28 per hour — Iowa City, Iowa pays 21% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $22 | $28 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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LPN / LVN
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sioux Falls
- Alvord, IA
$25-29/hour
LPN / LVN
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sioux Falls
- Inwood, IA
$25-29/hour
LPN / LVN
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sioux Falls
- Larchwood, IA
$25-29/hour
LPN / LVN - Long Term Care
- Good Samaritan
- Little Rock, IA
$25-29/hour
LPN / LVN - Long Term Care
- Good Samaritan
- Larchwood, IA
$25-29/hour
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