Technical Writers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for technical writers is $31.98 an hour ($66,520 a year). About 640 people work in this job there.
That is 26% lower than the U.S. median ($90,390). Iowa ranks 41st of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for technical writers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.36 | $52,750 |
| 25% of workers | $27.72 | $57,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.98 | $66,520 |
| 75% of workers | $40.27 | $83,760 |
| 90% of workers | $47.58 | $98,970 |
Technical Writers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $77,170 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $69,450 | 200 |
| Cedar Rapids | $69,410 | 80 |
| Dubuque | $57,400 | 70 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for technical writers
- 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)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $96,540 |
| Management Analysts | $85,530 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $107,340 |
| Industrial Engineers | $97,690 |
| Data Scientists | $95,830 |
| Editors | $57,200 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $62,970 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $43,540 |
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