Home Health Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Home Health Nurse Salary
$30.19/hour
The average salary for a Home Health Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $30.19 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Iowa average of $32.12.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Home Health Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$30.19/hour
Des Moines, IA
61% lower than the US average.
$32.12/hour
Iowa
51% lower than the US average.
$48.57/hour
United States
How Home Health Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Home Health Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Kansas City, Missouri
$39/hour
This is 23% higher than the Des Moines average of $30.19.
Lafayette, Indiana
$31/hour
This is 3% higher than the Des Moines average of $30.19.
Lansing, Michigan
$36/hour
This is 17% higher than the Des Moines average of $30.19.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Home Health Nurses?
Only Council Bluffs, Iowa reports pay data for Home Health Nurses, averaging $32 per hour. Council Bluffs, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Council Bluffs, Iowa pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $32 | $43 |
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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