Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Ames, IA
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$29.44/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Ames, IA is $29.44 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $29.13.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Ames, IA compared to State and National Averages
$29.44/hour
Ames, IA
34% lower than the US average.
$29.13/hour
Iowa
35% lower than the US average.
$39.46/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities
Independence, Missouri
$33/hour
This is 11% higher than the Ames average of $29.44.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
$41/hour
This is 27% higher than the Ames average of $29.44.
Kansas City, Missouri
$33/hour
This is 10% higher than the Ames average of $29.44.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $30 | $38 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $30 | $38 |
Last updated on December 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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