Nurse Practitioners Salary in Northwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $128,810 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $61.93
10th percentile $88,090
90th percentile $170,860
Employed locally 240
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,090
    25th
    $109,760
    50th (median)
    $128,810
    75th
    $137,920
    90th
    $170,860

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,840
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,880
    Physical Therapists $98,550
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Northwest Iowa is $61.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.60 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Iowa above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Northwest Iowa is 0.3% below 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $88,090 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,760.