Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$30.19/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $30.19 per hour. This is 46% lower than the Iowa average of $44.19.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$30.19/hour
West Des Moines, IA
29% lower than the US average.
$44.19/hour
Iowa
12% higher than the US average.
$38.80/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Davenport, Iowa
$26/hour
This is 15% lower than the West Des Moines average of $30.19.
Overland Park, Kansas
$32/hour
This is 7% higher than the West Des Moines average of $30.19.
Columbia, Missouri
$33/hour
This is 9% 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 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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