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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Iowa (2026)
$30.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,123/year ($4,177/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,510 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Iowa (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $62,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,123 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $62,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,336 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,791 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$2,380 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,123 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,177 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Iowa?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Iowa is $62,630 per year ($30.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,400 and $70,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $62,630, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $50,123 per year ($4,177 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 5,510 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.