Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Iowa

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Average Nurse Manager Salary

$46.44/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Iowa is $46.44 per hour. This is 10% lower than the US average of $51.14.

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Manager salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$46.44/hour

Iowa

10% lower than the US average.

$51.14/hour

United States

How does the pay for Nurse Managers in Iowa compare to nearby states?

Colorado pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Illinois ($60) and Minnesota ($57). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Iowa average for Nurse Managers is $46 per hour — Colorado pays 38% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Colorado	$64	$81
Illinois	$60	$77
Minnesota	$57	$60
Michigan	$47	$53
South Dakota	$38	$38

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $39 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Iowa average for Nurse Managers 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 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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