Palliative Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA

Average Palliative Nurse Salary

$30.19/hour

The average salary for a Palliative Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $30.19 per hour. This is 53% lower than the Iowa average of $46.15.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Palliative Nurse salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$30.19/hour

West Des Moines, IA

67% lower than the US average.

$46.15/hour

Iowa

9% lower than the US average.

$50.50/hour

United States

How Palliative Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Bismarck, North Dakota

$30/hour

This is 1% lower than the West Des Moines average of $30.19.

Birmingham, Alabama

$30/hour

This is equal to the West Des Moines average

Montgomery, Alabama

$31/hour

This is 4% higher than the West Des Moines average of $30.19.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Palliative Nurses?

Only West Des Moines, Iowa reports pay data for Palliative Nurses, averaging $30 per hour. West Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour, roughly in line with West Des Moines, Iowa.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
West Des Moines, Iowa$30$38

Last updated on October 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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