Registered Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$30.19/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $30.19 per hour. This is 35% lower than the Iowa average of $40.88.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$30.19/hour
West Des Moines, IA
60% lower than the US average.
$40.88/hour
Iowa
18% lower than the US average.
$48.18/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Independence, Missouri
$27/hour
This is 11% lower than the West Des Moines average of $30.19.
Kansas City, Missouri
$41/hour
This is 26% higher than the West Des Moines average of $30.19.
Rochester, Minnesota
$37/hour
This is 19% higher than the West Des Moines average of $30.19.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Family First Homecare | $32 | $32 |
Last updated on March 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics
- Family First Homecare
- West Des Moines, IA
$30-34/hour
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