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 52% lower than the Iowa average of $45.83.
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
59% lower than the US average.
$45.83/hour
Iowa
5% lower than the US average.
$47.97/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
Ottumwa, Iowa
$28/hour
This is 8% lower than the Des Moines average of $30.19.
Washington, Missouri
$27/hour
This is 11% lower than the Des Moines average of $30.19.
Independence, Missouri
$45/hour
This is 34% higher than the Des Moines average of $30.19.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on August 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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