Lawyers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #34 of 51 · IA
22.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $144,760 ≈ $70/hr
Median annual salary $123,550
Employment 3,550
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $63,790P25 $81,860 Median $123,550P75 $179,610P90 $268,460
About 80% of lawyerss in Iowa earn between $63,790 and $268,460. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in Iowa is $144,760, about 22.1% below the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $70/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $137,570 | $157,430 | 330 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $134,560 | $159,230 | 1,760 |
| Iowa City, IA | $127,210 | $142,540 | 140 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $126,570 | $155,780 | 160 |
| Ames, IA | $125,200 | $130,550 | 90 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $124,850 | $150,980 | 420 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $120,790 | $142,440 | 150 |
| Dubuque, IA | $109,270 | $134,060 | 100 |