Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa City, IA
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$33.14/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Iowa City, IA is $33.14 per hour. This is 12% higher than the Iowa average of $29.13.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Iowa City, IA compared to State and National Averages
$33.14/hour
Iowa City, IA
19% lower than the US average.
$29.13/hour
Iowa
35% lower than the US average.
$39.30/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Iowa City Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Iowa City Compare to Other Cities
Independence, Missouri
$33/hour
This is equal to the Iowa City average
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 36% higher than the Iowa City average of $33.14.
Kansas City, Missouri
$33/hour
This is 2% lower than the Iowa City average of $33.14.
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 25, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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