Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Iowa earn a median salary of $59,016 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.3% vs the national median of $62,340. An estimated 5,660 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $55,470 to $63,020 depending on location.
$59,016
Avg median salary in Iowa
$63,020
Highest paying metro
$55,470
Lowest paying metro
5,660
Employed in Iowa
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $63,020 | $51,130 | $66,120 | 170 |
| Iowa City, IA | $61,380 | $52,750 | $66,930 | 240 |
| Des Moines, IA | $61,120 | $57,890 | $70,590 | 1,040 |
| Southeast Iowa | $59,680 | $50,920 | $62,570 | 730 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $59,370 | $55,070 | $64,800 | 630 |
| Northwest Iowa | $59,220 | $51,130 | $63,870 | 660 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,790 | $53,620 | $64,410 | 370 |
| Dubuque, IA | $58,740 | $50,270 | $65,130 | 200 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $58,330 | $50,390 | $62,680 | 230 |
| Waterloo, IA | $56,540 | $50,970 | $61,880 | 380 |
| Southwest Iowa | $56,530 | $49,480 | $61,510 | 520 |
| Northeast Iowa | $55,470 | $49,760 | $61,010 | 490 |