How much does a life make in Iowa City?
$62,920a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $30.25 an hour or $5,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.25
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,350Median: $62,920Highest 10%: $77,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,350 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $38,350 | $18.44 | |
| Median | $62,920 | $30.25 | |
| 75th | $62,920 | $30.25 | |
| 90th | $77,930 | $37.47 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Ames, IA | $65,020 |
| Des Moines, IA | $43,960 |
Related jobs in Iowa City
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Iowa City?
The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $30.25 ($62,920 a year).
Do lifes make more in Iowa City than the national average?
Yes: $62,920 against $62,280 nationally, 1% more.
How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $50,480, so Iowa City pays 25% more.
Where does Iowa City rank for life pay?
63 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Iowa City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,930 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.