Nurse Practitioners Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $131,820 +2% vs national
Median hourly $63.38
10th percentile $104,500
90th percentile $163,490
Employed locally 590
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,500
    25th
    $120,330
    50th (median)
    $131,820
    75th
    $142,480
    90th
    $163,490

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 157% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 57% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    California $166,610
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,790
    Visalia, CA $156,740
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $144,350

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47,630
    Physical Therapists$98,110
    Medical Records Specialists$52,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Des Moines, IA is $63.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.27 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Des Moines, IA is 2% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $104,500 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,330.