How much does a nurse manager make in Iowa?

A nurse manager in Iowa earns an estimated $103,430 a year — about $49.73 an hour, with most between $83,970 and $111,360. That's about 15% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Iowa's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.

Is Iowa a good state for nurse managers?

For pay, Iowa sits about 15% below the national average for nurse managers. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $103,430 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.

Which city in Iowa pays nurse managers the most?

Among Iowa metros we track, Des Moines tends to have the highest estimated pay for nurse managers, at roughly $107,080 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.

How does Iowa nurse manager pay compare to the national average?

The national estimate for a nurse manager is about $121,680 a year, versus an estimated $103,430 in Iowa — about 15% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.

Why are some figures verified and others estimates?

National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.

Iowa · IA

Nurse Manager salary in Iowa

A nurse manager in Iowa earns an estimated $103,430 a year ($49.73/hr) — about 15% below the U.S. average, with most between $83,970 and $111,360. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Nurse Manager — Iowa

Specialty estimate

Median annual pay

$103,430

-15% vs national

Hourly

$49.73/hr

Median $103,430

$72,960Middle 50%: $83,970–$111,360$149,530

Typical range: $83,970–$111,360; What most nurses earn
High end: $149,530; Top earners
Entry level: $72,960; Newer nurses

Nurse Manager pay by city in Iowa

Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.

City	Est. annual	Est. hourly
Des Moines	$107,080	$51.48

All Iowa nurse pay

Nurse Manager pay in nearby-paying states

How Iowa compares to states with similar nurse manager pay.

All states

Other nursing roles in Iowa

Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.

Registered NurseEst. $79,560/yr Nurse PractitionerEst. $112,240/yr

What affects nurse manager pay in Iowa

Lower pay; low cost of living. For a nurse manager specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.

How this estimate was calculated

The Iowa figure adjusts the national RN average of $121,680 for local pay levels — a factor of 0.85× (about 15% below the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Iowa wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.

Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.

Use this state estimate as a starting point

It’s a starting point for Iowa, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Iowa make this page more precise over time.

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