Paralegal Salary in Iowa
Based on 3K+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$53,280
$25.615/hr
vs National Average
$58,959
-9.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$37K – $79K
3K employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Paralegal in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,480 |
| 25th percentile | $45,180 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $53,280 |
| 75th percentile | $64,440 |
| 90th percentile | $78,640 |
Historical Salary Trend — Paralegal in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,660 |
| 2023 | $59,020 |
| 2024 | $53,280 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,660 | $55,984 |
| 2023 | $59,020 | $58,945 |
| 2024 | $53,280 | $58,959 |