How much does a lawyer make in Iowa?
$123,600a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Iowa. That is $59.40 an hour or $10,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.40
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,790Median: $123,600Highest 10%: $268,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,790 | $30.67 | |
| 25th | $81,860 | $39.36 | |
| Median | $123,600 | $59.40 | |
| 75th | $179,600 | $86.35 | |
| 90th | $268,500 | $129.07 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $137,600 |
| Des Moines, IA | $134,600 |
| Omaha, NE | $131,700 |
| Iowa City, IA | $127,200 |
| Waterloo, IA | $126,600 |
| Ames, IA | $125,200 |
| Davenport, IA | $124,900 |
| Sioux City, IA | $120,800 |
| Dubuque, IA | $109,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 31. Indiana | $126,900 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $126,800 |
| 33. Hawaii | $125,000 |
| 34. Iowa | $123,600 |
| 35. New Hampshire | $120,800 |
| 36. South Carolina | $120,300 |
| 37. New Mexico | $119,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $59.40 ($123,600 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $123,600 against $159,700 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Iowa rank for lawyer pay?
Iowa ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays lawyers the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $137,600 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.