How much does a court make in Iowa?
$48,280a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Iowa. That is $23.21 an hour or $4,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.21
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,790Median: $48,280Highest 10%: $63,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| 25th | $44,220 | $21.26 | |
| Median | $48,280 | $23.21 | |
| 75th | $58,010 | $27.89 | |
| 90th | $63,610 | $30.58 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $57,800 |
| Iowa City, IA | $57,320 |
| Des Moines, IA | $57,300 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 23. Maine | $48,580 |
| 24. Idaho | $48,450 |
| 25. Nebraska | $48,420 |
| 26. Iowa | $48,280 |
| 27. Ohio | $48,030 |
| 28. Florida | $47,100 |
| 29. New Mexico | $46,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.21 ($48,280 a year).
Do courts make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $48,280 against $48,700 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Iowa rank for court pay?
Iowa ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays courts the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $57,800 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.