Editors pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for editors is $27.50 an hour ($57,200 a year). About 900 people work in this job there.
That is 27% lower than the U.S. median ($77,920). Iowa ranks 39th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for editors in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.29 | $38,050 |
| 25% of workers | $22.02 | $45,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.50 | $57,200 |
| 75% of workers | $36.14 | $75,180 |
| 90% of workers | $52.32 | $108,820 |
Editors pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $63,720 | 260 |
| Iowa City | $63,440 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids | $61,880 | 90 |
| Dubuque | $60,980 | 70 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $58,050 | 90 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $47,300 | 50 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for editors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $62,970 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $58,440 |
| Producers and Directors | $58,550 |
| Technical Writers | $66,520 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $43,540 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $48,150 |
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