Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Iowa
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,630$30.11 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$56,400 – $70,840Top 10%: $77,710+
Jobs5,5100.85× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $63,540 | $30.55 | 1,840 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $63,670 | $30.61 | 1,040 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $62,350 | $29.98 | 720 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $63,720 | $30.64 | 690 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $64,100 | $30.82 | 640 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $61,670 | $29.65 | 490 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $61,700 | $29.66 | 490 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,840 | $29.73 | 380 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $59,950 | $28.82 | 360 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $60,440 | $29.06 | 260 |
| Iowa City, IA | $63,690 | $30.62 | 230 |
| Dubuque, IA | $63,750 | $30.65 | 200 |
| Ames, IA | $65,610 | $31.55 | 190 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Utah · $63,230 Nebraska · $62,660 North Dakota · $62,300 Texas · $62,240 Montana · $62,210 Georgia · $62,030
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560 Dental Hygienists · $84,010
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Iowa?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Iowa earned a median of $62,630 a year ($30.11 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $56,400 to $70,840.
Where in Iowa do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Ames, IA at $65,610.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.