How much does an administrative law judge make in Iowa?
$123,500a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in Iowa. That is $59.38 an hour or $10,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.38
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,810Median: $123,500Highest 10%: $143,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,810 | $37.89 | |
| 25th | $104,600 | $50.30 | |
| Median | $123,500 | $59.38 | |
| 75th | $136,800 | $65.77 | |
| 90th | $143,500 | $68.99 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $127,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for administrative law judges.
| 10. Kansas | $126,600 |
| 11. Louisiana | $126,400 |
| 12. Minnesota | $126,400 |
| 13. Iowa | $123,500 |
| 14. Arizona | $123,200 |
| 15. New York | $123,200 |
| 16. Oklahoma | $122,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $59.38 ($123,500 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $123,500 against $117,900 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Iowa rank for administrative law judge pay?
Iowa ranks 13 of 41 states.
Which city in Iowa pays administrative law judges the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $127,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.