Registered Nurses Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $74,720 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.92
10th percentile $60,420
90th percentile $93,790
Employed locally 2,130
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,420
    25th
    $64,780
    50th (median)
    $74,720
    75th
    $80,970
    90th
    $93,790

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$55,470
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,520
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,370
    Medical Records Specialists$46,600
    Nurse Practitioners$129,200
    Pharmacists$133,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northeast Iowa is $35.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.69 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northeast Iowa is 20.2% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $60,420 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,780.