Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Iowa
Ranked #43 of 51 · IA
15.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $58,780 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $54,550
Employment 2,980
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,900P25 $47,820 Median $54,550P75 $66,560P90 $83,520
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Iowa earn between $37,900 and $83,520. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in Iowa is $58,780, about 15.7% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $66,400 | $69,770 | 330 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $60,080 | $62,280 | 1,190 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $57,420 | $56,440 | 310 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $57,030 | $58,240 | 280 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $56,100 | $57,120 | 80 |
| Dubuque, IA | $55,740 | $57,540 | 80 |
| Ames, IA | $53,180 | $55,270 | 60 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $49,730 | $51,330 | 190 |