Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$46.16/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Iowa is $46.16 per hour. This is 11% lower than the US average of $51.46.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$46.16/hour

Iowa

11% lower than the US average.

$51.46/hour

United States

How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by North Dakota ($59) and Colorado ($58). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Iowa average for Long Term Care Nurses is $46 per hour — Wisconsin pays 39% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Wisconsin	$64	$69
North Dakota	$59	$63
Colorado	$58	$67
Minnesota	$58	$60
Missouri	$56	$62
Kansas	$53	$59
Illinois	$52	$54
Nebraska	$49	$51
Michigan	$44	$48
South Dakota	$42	$43

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Iowa?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Iowa average for Long Term Care Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$43

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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