Registered Nurse salary in Iowa, 2026: $74,880–$108,576 advertised across 34 listings
Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 34 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 12, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (399) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
- Median advertised range
- $74,880–$108,576
- per year, base pay
- Middle half
- $67,423–$122,961
- 25th pct. of minimums to 75th pct. of maximums
- Listings counted
- 34
- of 433 live Registered Nurse listings in Iowa
- As of
- November 12, 2026
- Refreshed hourly from live listings
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Median advertised Registered Nurse pay by city in Iowa
Each bar runs from the median advertised minimum to the median advertised maximum. Cities with at least three listings, ranked by listing count.
| City | Listings | Median minimum | Median maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | 16 | $74,880 | $108,576 |
| Des Moines | 6 | $52,639 | $84,697 |
| Iowa City | 6 | $73,696 | $122,961 |
By employment type
| Type | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| full-time | 29 | $74,880–$108,576 |
| per diem | 3 | $74,880–$108,576 |
Employers with the most listings
| Employer | Listings | Median range |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 19 | $74,880–$108,576 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 11 | $73,696–$122,961 |
| Trinity Health | 4 | $30,000 |
Quick answers
- What does a Registered Nurse make in Iowa?
- Across 34 live Registered Nurse listings in Iowa with advertised pay, the median base range is $74,880–$108,576 per year. The middle half of listings runs from $67,423 at the low end to $122,961 at the high end.
- Which Iowa cities pay Registered Nurses the most?
- Among cities with at least three listings, the highest advertised medians are Iowa City ($73,696–$122,961), Council Bluffs ($74,880–$108,576) and Des Moines ($52,639–$84,697).
- Does Registered Nurse pay differ by employment type in Iowa?
- 29 full-time listings advertise a median of $74,880–$108,576 and 3 per diem listings advertise a median of $74,880–$108,576.
- Who is hiring Registered Nurses in Iowa and what do they offer?
- CommonSpirit Health (19, median $74,880–$108,576), Veterans Health Administration (11, median $73,696–$122,961) and Trinity Health (4, median $30,000).CommonSpirit HealthVeterans Health AdministrationTrinity Health
- How many Registered Nurse jobs in Iowa are open right now?
- 433 live Registered Nurse listings in Iowa on ScrubHub today, of which 34 state an annual pay range from the employer. Listings expire after 30 days.Browse Registered Nurse jobs in Iowa
- How is this pay report calculated?
- Figures are the median of the advertised minimum and maximum annual base pay on 34 live listings on ScrubHub as of November 12, 2026. Listings that only carry a ScrubHub pay estimate (399) are excluded. Hourly and per-diem pay is annualised using the schedule on the listing. This is not a survey; it reflects what employers are currently offering.
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