Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa

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Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$45.94/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Iowa is $45.94 per hour. This is 14% lower than the US average of $52.37.

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

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$45.94/hour

Iowa

14% lower than the US average.

$52.37/hour

United States

How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by North Dakota ($59) and Minnesota ($57). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Iowa average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $46 per hour — Wisconsin pays 40% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Wisconsin	$64	$69
North Dakota	$59	$63
Minnesota	$57	$60
Missouri	$56	$62
Kansas	$54	$59
Illinois	$50	$54
Michigan	$44	$48
South Dakota	$42	$43

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility 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 Skilled Nursing Facility 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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