Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa City, IA
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$33.14/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Iowa City, IA is $33.14 per hour. This is 12% higher than the Iowa average of $29.13.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Iowa City, IA compared to State and National Averages
$33.14/hour
Iowa City, IA
20% lower than the US average.
$29.13/hour
Iowa
37% lower than the US average.
$39.81/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Iowa City Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Iowa City Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 47% higher than the Iowa City average of $33.14.
Independence, Missouri
$33/hour
This is equal to the Iowa City average
Columbia, Missouri
$33/hour
This is equal to the Iowa City average
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $33 | $43 |
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $30 | $38 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $30 | $38 |
Last updated on January 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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