The median annual wage for Registered Nurses in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $78,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $79,650.
Pay spans roughly $64,340 at the 10th percentile to $98,110 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.97 per hour. An estimated 7,800 people work as registered nurses in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $78,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $79,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.97 |
| 10th percentile | $64,340 |
| 90th percentile | $98,110 |
| Employment | 7,800 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.