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Registered Nurse Salary in Iowa (2026)
$37.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,158/year ($5,097/month) for a single filer
Registered Nurse pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $68,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $85,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 34,420 Registered Nurse jobs in Iowa (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Registered Nurse salary of $78,630 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 $61,158 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $78,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,469 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,015 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$2,988 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,158 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,097 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Registered Nurse make in Iowa?
- The median Registered Nurse salary in Iowa is $78,630 per year ($37.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $68,290 and $85,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $78,630, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $61,158 per year ($5,097 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 34,420 Registered 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.