NP Salary in Iowa
Open nurse practitioner roles in Iowa, the state's practice rules, and how pay data is published here.
Median posted pay
Sample too small
Published at 5 or more postings from 3 or more employers, none above 40%
Open NP roles
1
From 1 employer in IA
National median wage
$132,300
BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025
Licensure
Practicing in Iowa
Iowa practice environment
AANP classifies Iowa as a full practice state. Iowa NPs have independent practice and prescriptive authority. Iowa is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (verified against the NCSBN roster on August 11, 2026). Licensure applications run through the Iowa Board of Nursing.
Where the roles are
Employers and cities hiring in Iowa
| City | Open roles | Posted median |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 1 | Not published |
Open roles
What employers are hiring for in Iowa
Iowa listing mix
1 open role from 1 employer. 1 hybrid. 1 was added in the last 30 days. The newest was posted on October 1, 2026.
Nearby
States near Iowa
| State | AANP classification | Compact status | Open NP roles | Posted median | License guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | Full Practice | Non-Compact State | 12 | Not published | Read guide |
| Wisconsin | Reduced Practice | Compact State | 2 | Not published | Read guide |
| Illinois | Reduced Practice | Non-Compact State | 48 | Not published | Read guide |
| Missouri | Restricted Practice | Compact State | 9 | Not published | Read guide |
| Nebraska | Full Practice | Compact State | 2 | Not published | Read guide |
| South Dakota | Full Practice | Compact State | 3 | Not published | Read guide |
Questions
NP salary in Iowa: FAQ
What is the median NP salary in Iowa?
1 posting in Iowa states a salary. A state median appears once at least 5 postings from at least 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. The national median for nurse practitioners is $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
How many NP jobs are open in Iowa?
Iowa has 1 open NP role from 1 employer on NP Hiring, 1 posting of which states an annual salary.
Does Iowa give nurse practitioners full practice authority?
AANP classifies Iowa as a full practice state. Iowa NPs have independent practice and prescriptive authority.
Is Iowa part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Iowa is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, verified against the NCSBN roster on August 11, 2026.
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