Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$30.19/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $30.19 per hour. This is 53% lower than the Iowa average of $46.29.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$30.19/hour
Des Moines, IA
68% lower than the US average.
$46.29/hour
Iowa
10% lower than the US average.
$50.77/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Independence, Missouri
$46/hour
This is 35% higher than the Des Moines average of $30.19.
Kansas City, Missouri
$39/hour
This is 22% higher than the Des Moines average of $30.19.
Rochester, Minnesota
$37/hour
This is 19% higher than the Des Moines average of $30.19.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Only Select Medical reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $43 per hour. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Select Medical pays 44% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on October 6, 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) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines
- Des Moines, IA
$37-50/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines
- Des Moines, IA
$37-50/hour
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