Lawyer Salary in Iowa (2026)
$59.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $91,018/year ($7,585/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,790 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,860 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $123,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $179,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $268,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,550 Lawyer jobs in Iowa (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Lawyer salary of $123,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $91,018 — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
| Gross (median) | $123,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,386 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,452 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$4,695 |
| Take-home (annual) | $91,018 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,585 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Iowa?
- The median Lawyer salary in Iowa is $123,550 per year ($59.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,860 and $179,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $123,550, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $91,018 per year ($7,585 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 3,550 Lawyer jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.