salary$132,230 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$113,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$166,960per year
Jobs in the area820people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Des Moines?
Cheap. Rent of $1,266 a month takes 11.5% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Des Moines, IA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA area is $132,230 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $113,470 and $166,960.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Des Moines?
Typical rent of $1,266 a month takes 11.5% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area.