Hospice Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA

Average Hospice Nurse Salary

$30.19/hour

The average salary for a Hospice Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $30.19 per hour. This is 52% lower than the Iowa average of $45.88.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Hospice Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$30.19/hour

Des Moines, IA

50% lower than the US average.

$45.88/hour

Iowa

1% higher than the US average.

$45.24/hour

United States

How Hospice Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$52/hour

This is 41% higher than the Des Moines average of $30.19.

Bismarck, North Dakota

$30/hour

This is 1% lower than the Des Moines average of $30.19.

Dayton, Ohio

$34/hour

This is 10% higher than the Des Moines average of $30.19.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Hospice Nurses?

Only West Des Moines, Iowa reports pay data for Hospice Nurses, averaging $30 per hour. West Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour, roughly in line with West Des Moines, Iowa.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
West Des Moines, Iowa$30$38

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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