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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Iowa (2026)
$62.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,284/year ($7,940/month) for a single filer
Nurse Practitioner pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $107,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $122,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $130,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $141,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $167,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,240 Nurse Practitioner jobs in Iowa (occupation code 29-1171, “Nurse Practitioners”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Nurse Practitioner salary of $130,160 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 $95,284 — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
| Gross (median) | $130,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,972 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,957 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$4,946 |
| Take-home (annual) | $95,284 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,940 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Iowa?
- The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Iowa is $130,160 per year ($62.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $122,720 and $141,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nurse Practitioner in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $130,160, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $95,284 per year ($7,940 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.8%.
- How many Nurse Practitioner jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 3,240 Nurse Practitioner 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.