IA · Sioux City · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Sioux City, IA

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Sioux City area centers on $62.18 per hour, or about $129,340 a year. The lower quarter earns under $55.97 and the upper quarter over $81.28. That ranks 128th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 25th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Sioux City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Sioux City.

Nurse Practitioner pay in Sioux City, IA

The metro median is in line with the Iowa statewide median of $62.22 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 150 nurse practitioners employed in the Sioux City metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.37$102,69021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$55.97$116,42010% below U.S. median
Median$62.18$129,340in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$81.28$169,06031% above U.S. median
Top 10%$90.27$187,76045% above U.S. median

How Sioux City ranks

  • 128th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 25th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 8 Iowa metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Sioux City

  • Overall prices in Sioux City run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 57.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.18 median hour buys what $71.92 buys at the national price level, 16% above 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$2,238
  • Per year: $111,924
  • Per month: $9,327

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

Travel assignment per diem in Sioux City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Iowa

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Hospitals in Sioux City

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Sioux City, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center
Sioux City, IA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
St Lukes Regional Medical Center
Sioux City, IA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Woodbury County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Woodbury County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Sioux Falls, SD74 mi$62.78/hr209,289
Omaha, NE87 mi$62.11/hr489,265
Council Bluffs, IA91 mi$62.11/hr62,665
Bellevue, NE96 mi$62.11/hr64,777
Lincoln, NE117 mi$57.98/hr300,619
Ames, IA145 mi$60.85/hr69,026

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License and tax basics in Iowa

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.

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

Iowa state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Sioux City

Sioux City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Sioux City, IA?

Nurse Practitioners in the Sioux City metro area have a median pay of $62.18 per hour, about $129,340 a year. The middle half earn between $55.97 and $81.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Sioux City a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Sioux City ranks 25th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 128th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Sioux City?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Sioux City, led by Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

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.

Is Sioux City in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Woodbury County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Sioux City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Sioux City is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationIowa City, IA · 4 postings$69.01/ hr$56–$82
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
  • Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104

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Low$56Median$69.01High$82

4 NP postings with published pay in Iowa, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 NP roles

  1. Advanced Practice Nurse - Cardiology ElectrophysiologyPermanent
    $117k–$170k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Iowa City, IA · posted 7 days ago
  2. Advanced Practice Nurse - Primary CarePermanent
    $116k–$168k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Burlington, IA · posted 7 days ago

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