How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Iowa?
$54,550a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Iowa. That is $26.23 an hour or $4,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.23
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,900Median: $54,550Highest 10%: $83,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,900 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| Median | $54,550 | $26.23 | |
| 75th | $66,560 | $32.00 | |
| 90th | $83,520 | $40.15 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $66,400 |
| Omaha, NE | $64,230 |
| Des Moines, IA | $60,080 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $57,420 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,030 |
| Sioux City, IA | $56,100 |
| Dubuque, IA | $55,740 |
| Ames, IA | $53,180 |
| Waterloo, IA | $48,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 41. Indiana | $57,030 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $56,250 |
| 43. Kansas | $55,000 |
| 44. Iowa | $54,550 |
| 45. South Carolina | $53,880 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $53,170 |
| 47. Idaho | $49,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $26.23 ($54,550 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $54,550 against $62,890 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Iowa rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Iowa ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $66,400 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.