Nursing Assistant salary in Iowa
What nursing assistants earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,350$18.92 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$37,360 – $45,650Top 10%: $47,980+
Jobs22,6701.56× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $40,020 | $19.24 | 7,740 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $43,940 | $21.13 | 4,660 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $39,070 | $18.79 | 3,070 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,780 | $18.64 | 2,990 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $38,740 | $18.62 | 2,220 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $39,020 | $18.76 | 1,770 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $39,110 | $18.80 | 1,740 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $38,930 | $18.72 | 1,440 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,910 | $18.71 | 1,400 |
| Iowa City, IA | $39,330 | $18.91 | 1,310 |
| Dubuque, IA | $41,580 | $19.99 | 1,010 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $38,940 | $18.72 | 930 |
| Ames, IA | $43,540 | $20.93 | 770 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Utah · $39,840 Michigan · $39,570 New Mexico · $39,390 Wyoming · $39,160 Ohio · $39,010 South Dakota · $38,800
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 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 Dental Hygienists · $84,010
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Iowa?
Nursing Assistants in Iowa earned a median of $39,350 a year ($18.92 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $37,360 to $45,650.
Where in Iowa do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $43,940.
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.