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

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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?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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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