Lawyers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $111,080 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $53.41
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $219,680
Employed locally 150
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $76,760
    50th (median)
    $111,080
    75th
    $159,440
    90th
    $219,680

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 161% Median Lawyers salary is 61% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$49,770
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$45,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Waterloo, IA is $53.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $173.31 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Waterloo, IA is 26.5% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,760.