Lawyers Salary in Iowa (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 3,550 employed

Annual Mean

$144,760

$69.59/hr

Annual Median

$123,550

$59.40/hr

Bottom 10%

$63,790

$30.67/hr

Top 10%

$268,460

$129.07/hr

Location vs National Average

Iowa

$144,760

Difference

-22.1% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$63,790	$30.67/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$81,860	$39.36/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$123,550	$59.40/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$179,610	$86.35/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$268,460	$129.07/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$64K

25th

$82K

Median

$124K

75th

$180K

90th

$268K

Iowa has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 3,550), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Iowa, Lawyers salaries range from $63,790 at the 10th percentile to $268,460 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $204,670 (166% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Iowa

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

$155,780

per year

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

How Lawyers Compares in Iowa

The average Lawyers salary of $144,760 in Iowa ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 3,550 Lawyerss employed in Iowa.