Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Iowa
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Iowa earn a median of $54,550 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,980
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,900; the top 10% earn over $83,520. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Iowa
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Iowa?
The median is $54,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,900 and the top 10% earn over $83,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.