Rehabilitation Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa

Average Rehabilitation Nurse Salary

$46.02/hour

The average salary for a Rehabilitation Nurse in Iowa is $46.02 per hour. This is 12% lower than the US average of $51.68.

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

Rehabilitation Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$46.02/hour

Iowa

12% lower than the US average.

$51.68/hour

United States

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Rehabilitation Nurses?

Only Iowa City, Iowa reports pay data for Rehabilitation Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Iowa average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $46 per hour — Iowa City, Iowa pays 28% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$33$43
How does the pay for Rehabilitation Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Rehabilitation Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by North Dakota ($59) and Minnesota ($58). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Iowa average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $46 per hour — Wisconsin pays 40% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Wisconsin$64$69
North Dakota$59$63
Minnesota$58$60
Missouri$56$62
Kansas$54$59
Illinois$51$54
Michigan$44$48
South Dakota$42$43
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Rehabilitation Nurse jobs in Iowa?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Rehabilitation 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 Rehabilitation Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax 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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