Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa

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Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$46.30/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Iowa is $46.30 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $50.44.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$46.30/hour

Iowa

9% lower than the US average.

$50.44/hour

United States

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

North Dakota pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Minnesota ($58) and Kansas ($54). North Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Iowa average for Nursing Home Nurses is $46 per hour — North Dakota pays 27% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Dakota	$59	$63
Minnesota	$58	$60
Kansas	$54	$59
Illinois	$54	$59
Nebraska	$49	$51
Michigan	$45	$48
South Dakota	$42	$43

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Iowa?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home 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 Nursing Home 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 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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