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Nursing Assistant Salary in Iowa (2026)
$18.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,302/year ($2,692/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $45,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,670 Nursing Assistant jobs in Iowa (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $39,350 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 $32,302 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $39,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,542 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,010 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$1,495 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,302 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,692 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Iowa?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Iowa is $39,350 per year ($18.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,360 and $45,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $39,350, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $32,302 per year ($2,692 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 22,670 Nursing Assistant 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.