Nurse Practitioners pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $62.58 an hour ($130,160 a year). About 3,240 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($132,300). Iowa ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51.92 | $107,990 |
| 25% of workers | $59.00 | $122,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.58 | $130,160 |
| 75% of workers | $68.24 | $141,940 |
| 90% of workers | $80.57 | $167,590 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $132,230 | 820 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $130,400 | 390 |
| Cedar Rapids | $129,890 | 240 |
| Dubuque | $129,620 | 130 |
| Sioux City | $129,060 | 150 |
| Iowa City | $129,030 | 330 |
| Ames | $127,600 | 70 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $126,330 | 260 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,630 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,770 |
| Paramedics | $60,590 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $265,200 |
| Pharmacists | $138,860 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,560 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $81,050 |
| Occupational Therapists | $89,910 |
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