Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Iowa
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Iowa earn a median of $147,510 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $147,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($153,990)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,470; the top 10% earn over $173,670. Nationally the range is $46,950 to $221,710.
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- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$75,620 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
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- Labor Relations Specialists$79,140 median in Iowa
- Compliance Managers$128,080 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Social and Community Service Managers$65,940 median in Iowa
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates pay in Iowa
How much do judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make in Iowa?
The median is $147,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,470 and the top 10% earn over $173,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 41 (−4% vs. the national median of $153,990). Living costs are not included.