Nurse Anesthetist salary in Iowa
What nurse anesthetists earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$273,070$131.29 per hour
vs U.S.+15%U.S. median $236,590
Middle half earn$225,770 – $299,920Top 10%: $315,610+
Jobs3800.74× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Anesthetist pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $271,680 | $130.62 | 230 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $237,670 | $114.26 | 80 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $124,470 | $59.84 | 50 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $290,090 | $139.47 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Nurse Anesthetist pay in similar states
West Virginia · $278,530 Montana · $277,380 New Hampshire · $275,980 Washington · $274,390 Wisconsin · $273,170 Oregon · $272,330
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 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 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
Questions
How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Iowa?
Nurse Anesthetists in Iowa earned a median of $273,070 a year ($131.29 an hour) in May 2025, 15% more than the national median of $236,590. The middle half earned $225,770 to $299,920.
Where in Iowa do nurse anesthetists earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Omaha, NE-IA at $271,680.
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.