Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
$52.84/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in Iowa is $52.84 per hour. This is 43% lower than the US average of $75.77.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Practitioner salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$52.84/hour
Iowa
43% lower than the US average.
$75.77/hour
United States
How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $79 per hour, followed by Wisconsin ($78) and Michigan ($52). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $96. For comparison, the Iowa average for Nurse Practitioners is $53 per hour — Missouri pays 50% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $79 | $96 |
| Wisconsin | $78 | $83 |
| Michigan | $52 | $64 |
| Illinois | $52 | $67 |
| Colorado | $51 | $68 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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