Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Ames, IA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$29.44/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Ames, IA is $29.44 per hour. This is 39% lower than the Iowa average of $40.78.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Ames, IA compared to State and National Averages
$29.44/hour
Ames, IA
63% lower than the US average.
$40.78/hour
Iowa
18% lower than the US average.
$47.97/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities
Independence, Missouri
$27/hour
This is 8% lower than the Ames average of $29.44.
Kansas City, Missouri
$41/hour
This is 28% higher than the Ames average of $29.44.
Overland Park, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 10% higher than the Ames average of $29.44.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Ames?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Family First Homecare | $32 | $32 |
Last updated on March 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
- Gentiva
- Ames, IA
$71K-88K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics
- Family First Homecare
- Ames, IA
$30-34/hour
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