Lawyers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $124,850 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $60.02
10th percentile $57,630
90th percentile $209,990
Employed locally 80
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,630
    25th
    $86,100
    50th (median)
    $124,850
    75th
    $151,800
    90th
    $209,990

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 176% Median Lawyers salary is 76% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $197,790
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $191,880
    District of Columbia $191,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $180,940
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $170,380
    Virginia $157,980

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $50,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Ames, IA is $60.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.20 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Ames, IA is 17.4% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Ames?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $57,630 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,100.