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 33% lower than the Iowa average of $44.19.
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.
$44.19/hour
Iowa
10% higher than the US average.
$39.59/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
Davenport, Iowa
$26/hour
This is 26% lower than the Iowa City average of $33.14.
Madison, Wisconsin
$60/hour
This is 45% higher than the Iowa City average of $33.14.
Columbia, Missouri
$33/hour
This is equal to the Iowa City average
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 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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