Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$30.19/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $30.19 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Iowa average of $29.13.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$30.19/hour
West Des Moines, IA
32% lower than the US average.
$29.13/hour
Iowa
36% lower than the US average.
$39.71/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Independence, Missouri
$33/hour
This is 9% higher than the West Des Moines average of $30.19.
Kansas City, Missouri
$33/hour
This is 8% higher than the West Des Moines average of $30.19.
Kansas City, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 8% higher than the West Des Moines average of $30.19.
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 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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