Salary Report for Iowa Nurse Practitioners
Iowa Rankings
Compare Iowa to U.S.
Iowa Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $121,370 which is 2% more than the national average salary of $118,040.
| Type | Iowa | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $58.35 | $56.75 | 2.82% |
| Average Annual Salary | $121,370 | $118,040 | 2.82% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Iowa, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $100,230 and $129,330 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $163,080, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $94,590, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 219 | Under $94,590 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 328 | $94,590 – $100,230 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 548 | $100,230 – $121,470 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 548 | $121,470 – $129,330 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 328 | $121,470 – $163,080 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 219 | Above $163,080 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Iowa nurses earn about $133,300 per year which is less than the average U.S. nurse of $118,040.
Cost-of-living in Iowa is 9% less than the national average, which means Iowa residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
More cost-of-living reports for U.S. States.
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $121,370, Iowa Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($207,240).
However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($32,440), LPNs ($48,010), Registered Nurses ($64,990), and Nursing Instructors ($75,350).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $207,240 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $121,370 |
| Nursing Instructors | $75,350 |
| Registered Nurses | $64,990 |
| LPNs | $48,010 |
| Nursing Assistants | $32,440 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Iowa the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (37,070), Nursing Assistants (25,730) and LPNs (7,330).
The three professions in Iowa needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (57.6%), Nursing Instructors (24.3%) and Nurse Anesthetists (17.5%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 33,110 | 37,070 | 12% | 2,220 |
| Nursing Assistants | 22,880 | 25,730 | 12.5% | 3,220 |
| LPNs | 6,430 | 7,330 | 14% | 610 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,050 | 3,230 | 57.6% | 260 |
| Nursing Instructors | 740 | 920 | 24.3% | 100 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 400 | 470 | 17.5% | 30 |
Salaries Ranked by Iowa Cities
The average salary for Nurse Practitioners in Iowa is $121,370. The top cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the most are Sioux City ($132,350), Waterloo-Cedar Falls ($125,060) and Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area ($124,910).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the highest average annual salary are Sioux City ($147,056), Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area ($142,934) and Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area ($142,007).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Nurse Practitioners in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Nurse Practitioners salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | $132,350 | $147,056 | $14,706 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $125,060 | $136,127 | $11,067 |
| Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area | $124,910 | $142,934 | $18,024 |
| Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area | $124,100 | $142,007 | $17,907 |
| Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area | $123,800 | $141,664 | $17,864 |
| Northwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area | $122,400 | $140,062 | $17,662 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $120,310 | $131,573 | $11,263 |
| Dubuque | $120,170 | $132,273 | $12,103 |
| Ames | $119,410 | $125,986 | $6,576 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $117,760 | $124,141 | $6,381 |
| Iowa City | $116,750 | $122,469 | $5,719 |
| Cedar Rapids | $113,240 | $124,879 | $11,639 |
Salary FAQ for Iowa Nurse Practitioners
City and Rural Summaries
Ames
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $119,410
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $125,986
Hourly Wage: $57.41
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.78
Ames Salary Report
Cedar Rapids
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $113,240
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $124,879
Hourly Wage: $54
Currently Employed: 170
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.68
Cedar Rapids Salary Report
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $120,310
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $131,573
Hourly Wage: $57.84
Currently Employed: 280
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.44
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Salary Report
Des Moines-West Des Moines
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $117,760
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $124,141
Hourly Wage: $57
Currently Employed: 490
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.86
Des Moines-West Des Moines Salary Report
Dubuque
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $120,170
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $132,273
Hourly Wage: $57.78
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.85
Dubuque Salary Report
Iowa City
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $116,750
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $122,469
Hourly Wage: $56
Currently Employed: 210
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.33
Iowa City Salary Report
Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $124,100
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $142,007
Hourly Wage: $59.67
Currently Employed: 100
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.39
Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Northwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $122,400
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $140,062
Hourly Wage: $59
Currently Employed: 150
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.39
Northwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Sioux City
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $132,350
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $147,056
Hourly Wage: $63.63
Currently Employed: 160
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.00
Sioux City Salary Report
Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $123,800
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $141,664
Hourly Wage: $60
Currently Employed: 260
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.39
Southeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $124,910
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $142,934
Hourly Wage: $60.06
Currently Employed: 120
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.39
Southwest Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Waterloo-Cedar Falls
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $125,060
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $136,127
Hourly Wage: $60
Currently Employed: 220
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.87
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Salary Report
Official Data Sources for Nurse Practitioners: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data