Lawyers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Lawyers in Iowa earn a median salary of $104,202 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -31.1% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 3,730 lawyers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $73,310 to $124,850 depending on location.
$104,202
Avg median salary in Iowa
$124,850
Highest paying metro
$73,310
Lowest paying metro
3,730
Employed in Iowa
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Lawyers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $124,850 | $86,100 | $151,800 | 80 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $124,300 | $80,120 | $170,210 | 370 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $123,840 | $83,100 | $167,010 | 400 |
| Des Moines, IA | $118,750 | $81,390 | $174,630 | 1,730 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $112,390 | $79,060 | $158,020 | 160 |
| Waterloo, IA | $111,080 | $76,760 | $159,440 | 150 |
| Iowa City, IA | $105,680 | $71,250 | $160,300 | 180 |
| Dubuque, IA | $101,490 | $73,490 | $125,220 | 80 |
| Northeast Iowa | $95,020 | $76,230 | $123,350 | 80 |
| Southwest Iowa | $81,810 | $62,200 | $114,750 | 80 |
| Northwest Iowa | $77,900 | $69,440 | $134,220 | 150 |
| Southeast Iowa | $73,310 | $50,240 | $107,730 | 270 |