Lawyers Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $95,020 -37.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.68
10th percentile $60,110
90th percentile $201,970
Employed locally 80
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,110
    25th
    $76,230
    50th (median)
    $95,020
    75th
    $123,350
    90th
    $201,970

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$46,390
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$35,900
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$42,700
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$45,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Northeast Iowa is $45.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.63 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Northeast Iowa is 37.1% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $60,110 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,230.