Registered Nurses Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $74,360 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.75
10th percentile $60,770
90th percentile $97,540
Employed locally 1,870
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,770
    25th
    $65,960
    50th (median)
    $74,360
    75th
    $82,180
    90th
    $97,540

    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 Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,530
    Nurse Practitioners$133,220
    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 Registered Nurses make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southwest Iowa is $35.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southwest Iowa is 20.6% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $60,770 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,960.