Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Iowa
Ranked #31 of 41 · IA
21.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $113,160 ≈ $54/hr
Median annual salary $147,510
Employment 410
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,470P25 $45,470 Median $147,510P75 $165,950P90 $173,670
About 80% of judges, magistrate judges, and magistratess in Iowa earn between $45,470 and $173,670. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates salary in Iowa is $113,160, about 21.3% below the U.S. average ($143,830). That works out to roughly $54/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $147,510 | $133,430 | 90 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $45,470 | $96,880 | 30 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $45,470 | $98,680 | 50 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $45,470 | $97,770 | 70 |
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