May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in Iowa

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Iowa is $78,630, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$3,024
Federal income tax-$326
Social Security-$188
Medicare-$44
State income tax (IA)-$91
Net take-home$2,376
Annual net: $61,770Effective rate: 21.4%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Iowa state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across Iowa scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in Iowa earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Iowa paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in Iowa?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in Iowa is $78,630 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,376 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in Iowa after taxes?

On the median salary of $78,630, a single filer in Iowa takes home approximately $2,376 every two weeks ($3,024 gross). The effective tax rate is 21.4%.

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