This page provides you with a complete overview of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) field in the state of Iowa. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a CNA and more.
Average Salary of CNA’s
According to Indeed.com, CNA’s in Iowa showed a large number of companies posting over 1,338 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary while the most common level of experience required for a CNA job was Mid Level.
| In USD as of October 25, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Iowa Certified Nursing Assistant | $42,000  |
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Average Certified Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Certified Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Catholic Health Initiatives, Reliant Rehabilitation, Mercy Cedar Rapids, The Alverno, and Genesis Health System offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
Additional Salaries of CNA’s
In this section explore additional details on common types of CNA jobs:
- Ambulatory Care Assistant
- Emergency Hospital Aide
- Health Services Assistant
- Home Care Assistant
- Hospice Care Assistant
- Hospital Nursing Assistant
- Nursing Home Assistant
- Nutrition Care Assistant
- Pediatric Care Assistant
- Wound Care Assistant
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Ambulatory Care Assistant | $62,000 |
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Average Ambulatory Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Ambulatory Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Catholic Health Initiatives, The University of Iowa, Mercy Cedar Rapids, ECI Health Care Partners, Inc. – Non Medical, and UnityPoint Health offering with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Emergency Hospital Aide | $33,000 |
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Average Emergency Hospital Aide salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Emergency Hospital Aide salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Immanuel, A-1 Careers, Handicapped Development Center, Kindred At Home, and UnityPoint Health offering with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Health Services Assistant | $40,000 |
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Average Health Services Assistant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Health Services Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UnityPoint Health, Catholic Health Initiatives, The University of Iowa, Mercy Cedar Rapids, and Mercy Sioux City offering with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Home Care Assistant | $59,000 |
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Average Home Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Home Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Welcov Healthcare, CIOX Health, Millennium Rehab & Consulting Inc., IOD Incorporated, and Presbyterian Homes & Services offering with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Hospice Care Assistant | $50,000 |
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Average Hospice Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Hospice Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Care Initiatives, Kindred At Home, Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Genesis Health System, and HCI VNS Care Services offering with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Hospital Nursing Assistant | $61,000 |
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Average Hospital Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Hospital Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Select Specialty Hospital, Catholic Health Initiatives, Mitchell County Regional Health Center, Kindred At Home, and Waverly Health Center offering with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Nursing Home Assistant | $59,000 |
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Average Nursing Home Assistant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Nursing Home Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Care Initiatives, Welcov Healthcare, Polk City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Vista Prairie Communities, and TRUMARK Home Care offering with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Nutrition Care Assistant | $29,000 |
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Average Nutrition Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Nutrition Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were CSL Plasma, Natural Grocers, 8 SE Surgery-Urology MMC South Building, 8 SW Neuro-Ortho MMC South Building, and 7 SW Oncology MMC South Building offering with Entry Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Pediatric Care Assistant | $59,000 |
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Average Pediatric Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Pediatric Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Catholic Health Initiatives, Sanford Health, Iowa Primary Care Association, UnityPoint Health, and The University of Iowa offering with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of October 19, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Wound Care Assistant | $52,000 |
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Average Wound Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Wound Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Mercy Cedar Rapids, Genesis Health System, Catholic Health Initiatives, Evergreen Rehabilitation, and Encore Rehabilitation Services offering with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
Top Employers of Iowa CNA’s
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 1,338 jobs for a Iowa CNA with most employers looking for Mid Level and Entry Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
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| Terradin LLC | 102 jobs |
| Catholic Health Initiatives | 87 jobs |
| Reliant Rehabilitation | 75 jobs |
| Mercy Cedar Rapids | 46 jobs |
| The Alverno | 40 jobs |
| Genesis Health System | 37 jobs |
| Mercy Sioux City | 36 jobs |
| ABCM Corporation | 34 jobs |
| Care Initiatives | 34 jobs |
| A-1 Careers | 29 jobs |
| UnityPoint Health | 27 jobs |
| Mercy Hospital in Iowa City | 26 jobs |
| Genesis Healthcare | 18 jobs |
| Favorite Healthcare Staffing | 16 jobs |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 16 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 1,338 CNA jobs in Iowa.
| City | # Jobs Available* |
|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 130 jobs |
| Sioux City, IA | 72 jobs |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 70 jobs |
| Clinton, IA | 58 jobs |
| Davenport, IA | 57 jobs |
| Iowa City, IA | 39 jobs |
| Waterloo, IA | 29 jobs |
| West Des Moines, IA | 27 jobs |
| Dubuque, IA | 27 jobs |
| Ankeny, IA | 23 jobs |
| Ames, IA | 22 jobs |
| Mason City, IA | 17 jobs |
| Carroll, IA | 16 jobs |
| Denison, IA | 14 jobs |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 12 jobs |
Get More Information
- State of Iowa – Department Of Inspections & Appeals
- Certified Nursing Assistants – Iowa.gov
- IOWA CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
*Indicates number of job postings as of October, 2016.
