Lawyers Salary in Iowa
Lawyers in Iowa earn a median of $123,550 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $123,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,550
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,790; the top 10% earn over $268,460. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Labor Relations Specialists$79,140 median in Iowa
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$123,500 median in Iowa
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$147,510 median in Iowa
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$75,620 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$67,160 median in Iowa
- Compliance Managers$128,080 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Iowa
How much do lawyers make in Iowa?
The median is $123,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,790 and the top 10% earn over $268,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−23% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.