IA · Iowa City · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Iowa City, IA

Pay for nurse informaticists in the Iowa City area centers on $39.87 per hour, or about $82,920 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.61 and the upper quarter over $41.18. That ranks 173rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 139th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Iowa City. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Iowa City.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Iowa City, IA

The metro median is 8% above the Iowa statewide median of $37.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,050 registered nurses employed in the Iowa City metro area, 43.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.61$67,83028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.61$67,83028% below U.S. median
Median$39.87$82,92011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$41.18$85,6508% below U.S. median
Top 10%$49.24$102,4209% above U.S. median

How Iowa City ranks

  • 173rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 139th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 8 Iowa metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Iowa City

  • Overall prices in Iowa City run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $39.87 median hour buys what $43.57 buys at the national price level, 3% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,435
  • Per year: $71,766
  • Per month: $5,980

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Iowa City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Iowa City

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Iowa City.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Iowa City Va Medical Center
Iowa City, IA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down
Iowa City, IA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Iowa City, IA
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Cedar Rapids, IA23 mi$36.81/hr137,904
Davenport, IA48 mi$36.82/hr100,938
Waterloo, IA72 mi$33.50/hr67,477
Dubuque, IA72 mi$34.01/hr58,987
Ankeny, IA107 mi$37.97/hr76,727
Des Moines, IA108 mi$37.97/hr213,096

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Iowa · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Iowa

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

Iowa taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Iowa state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Iowa City, IA?

Nurse Informaticists in the Iowa City metro area have a median pay of $39.87 per hour, about $82,920 a year. The middle half earn between $32.61 and $41.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Iowa City a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Iowa City ranks 139th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 173rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Iowa City?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Iowa City, led by Iowa City Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Iowa City as a nurse informaticist?

Iowa is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Iowa license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78

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Low$37Median$53.34High$80

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