How much does a judge make in Iowa?
$147,500a year
Median yearly pay for judges in Iowa. That is $70.92 an hour or $12,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.92
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,470Median: $147,500Highest 10%: $173,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,470 | $21.86 | |
| 25th | $45,470 | $21.86 | |
| Median | $147,500 | $70.92 | |
| 75th | $166,000 | $79.78 | |
| 90th | $173,700 | $83.50 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $208,200 |
| Des Moines, IA | $147,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for judges.
| 21. Maine | $161,500 |
| 22. Kentucky | $150,700 |
| 23. Kansas | $148,900 |
| 24. Iowa | $147,500 |
| 25. Texas | $140,000 |
| 26. Washington | $134,300 |
| 27. Georgia | $133,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $70.92 ($147,500 a year).
Do judges make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $147,500 against $154,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Iowa rank for judge pay?
Iowa ranks 24 of 41 states.
Which city in Iowa pays judges the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $208,200 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.