Nurse Manager & Leadership salary in Iowa
Nurse Manager & Leaderships in Iowa earn a median of $48.44 per hour, about $100,750 a year, 15% below the U.S. median of $56.71. The middle half earn between $39.39 and $61.56 per hour. The highest median among Iowa metro areas is in Iowa City, IA, at $49.77 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $48.44median pay per hour
- $100,750median pay per year
- 6,530employed in Iowa
- #45of 50 states by median pay
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Iowa: percentiles
| Level | Iowa per hour | Iowa per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.74 | $72,260 | $33.50 |
| Lower quartile | $39.39 | $81,930 | $42.58 |
| Median | $48.44 | $100,750 | $56.71 |
| Upper quartile | $61.56 | $128,040 | $78.09 |
| Top 10% | $80.40 | $167,230 | $105.33 |
Nurse Manager & Leadership pay by metro area in Iowa
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Iowa median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $49.77 | $103,520 | 640 | 3% above | $54.39 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $49.70 | $103,370 | 1,450 | 3% above | $54.20 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $48.33 | $100,520 | 560 | in line with | $54.33 |
| Ames, IA | $48.01 | $99,850 | 260 | 1% below | $54.05 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $47.61 | $99,030 | 610 | 2% below | $53.45 |
| Dubuque, IA | $47.56 | $98,930 | 230 | 2% below | $54.46 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $47.46 | $98,720 | 280 | 2% below | $54.90 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $46.26 | $96,220 | 390 | 5% below | $53.14 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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Common questions
How much does a nurse manager & leadership make in Iowa?
The median is $48.44 per hour, about $100,750 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $34.74 and the top 10% earn over $80.40 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Iowa city pays nurse manager & leaderships the most?
Among Iowa metro areas, Iowa City, IA has the highest median at $49.77 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Iowa rank for nurse manager & leadership pay?
Iowa ranks 45th of 50 states by median nurse manager & leadership pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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