IA · Davenport · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Davenport, IA

Registered Nurses in the Davenport area earn a median of $36.82 per hour, about $76,590 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.34 and $39.87. That ranks 324th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 245th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Davenport. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Davenport.

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Registered Nurse pay in Davenport, IA

The metro median is in line with the Iowa statewide median of $37.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,810 registered nurses employed in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metro area, 21.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.18$60,69035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.34$65,19030% below U.S. median
Median$36.82$76,59018% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.87$82,93011% below U.S. median
Top 10%$47.03$97,8205% above U.S. median

How Davenport ranks

  • 324th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 245th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 8 Iowa metro areas

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 Davenport

  • Overall prices in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.82 median hour buys what $41.33 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.

Estimate your Davenport paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,326
  • Per year: $66,276
  • Per month: $5,523

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Davenport

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 registered nurse 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).

Hospitals in Davenport

CMS lists 1 hospital in Davenport, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport
Davenport, 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 Scott County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Scott County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Iowa City, IA48 mi$39.87/hr76,710
Cedar Rapids, IA62 mi$36.81/hr137,904
Dubuque, IA65 mi$34.01/hr58,987
Peoria, IL76 mi$40.72/hr111,696
Rockford, IL93 mi$39.21/hr147,486
Normal, IL110 mi$38.49/hr53,304

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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 Davenport

Davenport city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Davenport, IA?

Registered Nurses in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metro area have a median pay of $36.82 per hour, about $76,590 a year. The middle half earn between $31.34 and $39.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Davenport a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island ranks 245th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 324th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Davenport?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Davenport. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Davenport.

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Davenport as a registered nurse?

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 Davenport in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Scott 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 Davenport?

The federal per diem benchmark in Davenport 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 employers

  • Genesis Health SystemDavenport, IA · 10 wage offers$32.93/ hr$32–$36
  • Veterans Health AdministrationDes Moines, IA · 6 postings$49.44/ hr$34–$67
  • Select MedicalDes Moines, IA · 4 postings$44.80/ hr$37–$53
  • CommonSpirit HealthCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA · 3 postings$44.10/ hr$30–$52

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Low$32Median$44.10High$59

19 RN postings with published pay in Iowa, 15 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 19 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse- Community Living Center Admission CoordinatorPermanent
    $75k–$139k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Des Moines, IA · posted today
  2. Admissions Registered NursePermanent
    $34.00–$45.69/ hour
    Acadia Healthcare · Council Bluffs, IA · posted today

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