Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$45.77/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Iowa is $45.77 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $42.64.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$45.77/hour

Iowa

7% higher than the US average.

$42.64/hour

United States

How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Wisconsin ($60) and Colorado ($56). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the Iowa average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $46 per hour — Minnesota pays 34% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Minnesota	$61	$70
Wisconsin	$60	$65
Colorado	$56	$63
Kansas	$52	$59
Nebraska	$49	$51
Illinois	$47	$54
Missouri	$46	$58
Oklahoma	$45	$49
South Dakota	$41	$43
North Dakota	$39	$39

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Iowa?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry 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 Med Surg/Telemetry 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 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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