Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Iowa
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates in Iowa earn a median salary of $72,583 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -53.5% vs the national median of $156,210. An estimated 240 judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $45,180 to $147,510 depending on location.
$72,583
Avg median salary in Iowa
$147,510
Highest paying metro
$45,180
Lowest paying metro
240
Employed in Iowa
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Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $147,510 | $45,470 | $165,950 | 90 |
| Northwest Iowa | $52,170 | $43,310 | $140,480 | 50 |
| Southeast Iowa | $45,470 | $45,470 | $165,950 | 70 |
| Northeast Iowa | $45,180 | $43,310 | $158,040 | 30 |