Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Council Bluffs, IA
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$32.33/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Council Bluffs, IA is $32.33 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Iowa average of $29.13.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Council Bluffs, IA compared to State and National Averages
$32.33/hour
Council Bluffs, IA
21% lower than the US average.
$29.13/hour
Iowa
35% lower than the US average.
$39.22/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Council Bluffs Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Council Bluffs Compare to Other Cities
Topeka, Kansas
$32/hour
This is 1% lower than the Council Bluffs average of $32.33.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 38% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $32.33.
Bemidji, Minnesota
$35/hour
This is 6% higher than the Council Bluffs average of $32.33.
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 26, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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