Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Iowa (2026)
Complete salary breakdown for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)s in Iowa, including experience levels, metro areas, and employer types.
Salary by Experience
Salary Range
Base$35,000
10th$25,200
25th$25,900
50th$28,000
75th$30,100
90th$30,800
Salaries by Experience Level
| Experience Level | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $28,000 |
| Mid Career | $32,000 |
| Experienced | $38,000 |
Salary by City
| City | Metro Area | Median Salary | 90th Percentile | Cost of Living Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | Des Moines-West Des Moines | Des Moines-West Des Moines | 36000 | 46800 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids | 34000 | 44200 | 100 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | 33500 | 43550 | 100 |