Nurse Practitioners Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $133,220 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $64.05
10th percentile $114,230
90th percentile $179,750
Employed locally 190
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $114,230
    25th
    $119,410
    50th (median)
    $133,220
    75th
    $141,460
    90th
    $179,750

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $74,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,530
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,540
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $67,370
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,070
    Pharmacists $129,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Southwest Iowa is $64.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Southwest Iowa is 3.1% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $114,230 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,410.