Nurse Practitioner salary in Iowa
What nurse practitioners earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$130,160$62.58 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$122,720 – $141,940Top 10%: $167,590+
Jobs3,2401.00× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $133,760 | $64.31 | 1,380 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $132,230 | $63.57 | 820 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $130,400 | $62.69 | 390 |
| Iowa City, IA | $129,030 | $62.04 | 330 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $126,340 | $60.74 | 300 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $128,530 | $61.79 | 270 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $126,330 | $60.73 | 260 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $129,890 | $62.45 | 240 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $137,420 | $66.07 | 190 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $127,590 | $61.34 | 180 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $129,060 | $62.05 | 150 |
| Dubuque, IA | $129,620 | $62.32 | 130 |
| Ames, IA | $127,600 | $61.34 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Illinois · $130,680 Maine · $130,260 Pennsylvania · $130,140 North Dakota · $130,070 Missouri · $129,930 Florida · $129,510
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 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 nurse practitioner make in Iowa?
Nurse Practitioners in Iowa earned a median of $130,160 a year ($62.58 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $122,720 to $141,940.
Where in Iowa do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Omaha, NE-IA at $133,760.
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.