How much does a court make in Des Moines?
$57,300a year
Median yearly pay for courts in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $27.55 an hour or $4,775 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.55
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 366
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,840Median: $57,300Highest 10%: $68,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| 25th | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| Median | $57,300 | $27.55 | |
| 75th | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| 90th | $68,430 | $32.90 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for courts.
| Ames, IA | $57,800 |
| Iowa City, IA | $57,320 |
| Dubuque, IA | $56,290 |
| Omaha, NE | $55,590 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $54,710 |
| Waterloo, IA | $49,300 |
| Sioux City, IA | $47,760 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,070 |
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Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Des Moines?
The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $27.55 ($57,300 a year).
Do courts make more in Des Moines than the national average?
Yes: $57,300 against $48,700 nationally, 18% more.
How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $48,280, so Des Moines pays 19% more.
Where does Des Moines rank for court pay?
62 of 366 metro areas with data.
How much does a court make starting out in Des Moines?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,430 or more.
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.