How much does a life make in Iowa?
$50,480a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Iowa. That is $24.27 an hour or $4,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.27
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,350Median: $50,480Highest 10%: $77,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,350 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $39,790 | $19.13 | |
| Median | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| 75th | $65,020 | $31.26 | |
| 90th | $77,930 | $37.47 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $65,020 |
| Iowa City, IA | $62,920 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $50,180 |
| Des Moines, IA | $43,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 39. South Dakota | $51,630 |
| 40. Hawaii | $50,880 |
| 41. Idaho | $50,600 |
| 42. Iowa | $50,480 |
| 43. Missouri | $50,410 |
| 44. Minnesota | $49,410 |
| 45. Ohio | $49,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $24.27 ($50,480 a year).
Do lifes make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $50,480 against $62,280 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Iowa rank for life pay?
Iowa ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays lifes the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $65,020 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.