Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Iowa
Across 174 live Nurse Practitioner listings in Iowa, median advertised pay is $145K (75th percentile $195K), based on the 64 that state a salary; Iowa ranks 46th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are University of Iowa (20), Curana Health (17), UnityPoint Health (15).
174+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 21, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 64 roles pay ~$145k median with 6.5/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Nurse Practitioner – Des Moines, IA
Planned Parenthood North Central StatesDes Moines, IA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Primary Health CareEmployer score · SilverDes Moines, IA
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Infusion Suite
University of IowaIowa City, IA
Nurse Practitioner - Weekend Package (Full-Time)
Advanced Practice Provider | Family Medicine | Jefferson | PR2026-002
Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Center of Fort DodgeFort Dodge, IA
NP/PA - Family Medicine - Cascade/Dyersville, 4 Day Schedule!
Medical AssociatesEmployer score · SilverCascade, IA
Advanced Reg Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Inpatient/Outpatient (GI)
NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Siouxland Community Health CenterIowa
MercyCare Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner
Mercy Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery (Spine)
University of IowaIowa City, IA
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Iowa Primary Care AssociationEmployer score · SilverFort Dodge, IA
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Nurse Practitioner Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison
Live nurse practitioner listings in Iowa today, then Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 174
- Live median
- $145k
- 75th $195k · n=64
- 12-mo median
- $125k
- Pay rank
- #46 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.2/10 · #41
- 12-mo postings
- 457
Nurse Practitioner roles in Iowa advertise $9k below the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $163k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $125k | — | 5.2/10 | 457 |
| California#1 | $163k | +$37k | 5.3/10 | 3139 |
| South Dakotaborders | $143k | +$18k | 4.9/10 | 182 |
| Minnesotaborders | $140k | +$15k | 5.3/10 | 748 |
| Illinoisborders | $135k | +$9k | 5.4/10 | 1642 |
| Wisconsinborders | $134k | +$8k | 5.2/10 | 710 |
| Missouriborders | $129k | +$3k | 5.5/10 | 814 |
| Nebraskaborders | $122k | −$3k | 5.3/10 | 187 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 21, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- University of Iowa (20), Curana Health (17), UnityPoint Health (15)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Nurse Practitioner jobs in Iowa.
How much do nurse practitioners earn in Iowa?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of nurse practitioners. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid nurse practitioner jobs available?
Some nurse practitioners roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which nurse practitioner jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every nurse practitioner role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 5% with no on-call and 20% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner roles include University of Iowa, Child Serve, Mercy Cedar Rapids, Iowa Primary Care Association, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many nurse practitioner jobs in Iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 174 nurse practitioners positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Iowa
Curana Health17 open roles here · WLB 64/100UnityPoint Health15 open roles here · WLB 51/100
CVS Health13 open roles here · WLB 60/100
BlueSky Telepsych11 open roles here · WLB 99/100
Trinity Health7 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Tru Health7 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Child Serve6 open roles here · WLB 54/100