The median annual wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Iowa is $53,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,060.
Pay spans roughly $37,480 at the 10th percentile to $78,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.62 per hour. An estimated 2,530 people work as paralegals and legal assistants in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $53,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.62 |
| 10th percentile | $37,480 |
| 90th percentile | $78,640 |
| Employment | 2,530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.