Lawyers Salary in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,760 employed

Annual Mean

$159,230

$76.55/hr

Annual Median

$134,560

$64.69/hr

Bottom 10%

$65,830

$31.65/hr

Top 10%

$292,020

$140.40/hr

Location vs National Average

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

$159,230

Difference

-14.3% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$65,830	$31.65/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$95,820	$46.07/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$134,560	$64.69/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$213,150	$102.47/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$292,020	$140.40/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$66K

25th

$96K

Median

$135K

75th

$213K

90th

$292K

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 1,760), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, Lawyers salaries range from $65,830 at the 10th percentile to $292,020 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $226,190 (168% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.