Chief Nursing Officer Salary Guide: Cedar Rapids, IA
Average Chief Nursing Officer Salary
$28.76/hour
The average salary for a Chief Nursing Officer in Cedar Rapids, IA is $28.76 per hour. This is 61% lower than the Iowa average of $46.16.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Chief Nursing Officer salaries in Cedar Rapids, IA compared to State and National Averages
$28.76/hour
Cedar Rapids, IA
70% lower than the US average.
$46.16/hour
Iowa
6% lower than the US average.
$49.01/hour
United States
How Chief Nursing Officer Salaries in Cedar Rapids Compare to Other Cities
How Chief Nursing Officer Salaries in Cedar Rapids Compare to Other Cities
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Chief Nursing Officers?
Only Iowa City, Iowa reports pay data for Chief Nursing Officers, averaging $33 per hour. Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Cedar Rapids, IA average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Iowa City, Iowa pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $33 | $43 |
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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