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How much does an editor make in Davenport?

$58,050a year

Median yearly pay for editors in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area. That is $27.91 an hour or $4,838 a month.

Hourly
$27.91
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
146 of 182
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,960Median: $58,050Highest 10%: $96,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,960$18.73
25th$44,500$21.39
Median$58,050$27.91
75th$76,720$36.88
90th$96,590$46.44

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for editors.

Des Moines, IA$63,720
Iowa City, IA$63,440
Cedar Rapids, IA$61,880
Dubuque, IA$60,980
Omaha, NE$51,030
Waterloo, IA$47,300
Editor salary in Iowa Editor salary in all states

Related jobs in Davenport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Technical Writer$77,170
Musician and Singer$74,150
Public Relations Specialist$62,880
Producer and Director$55,190
Graphic Designer$52,500
Audio and Video Technician$49,410
Interpreter and Translator$47,070
Coach and Scout$45,170
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$39,680
Floral Designer$34,280
Salaries for every job in Davenport, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an editor make an hour in Davenport?

The median hourly pay in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area is $27.91 ($58,050 a year).

Do editors make more in Davenport than the national average?

No: $58,050 against $77,920 nationally, 26% less.

How does Davenport compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $57,200, so Davenport pays 1% more.

Where does Davenport rank for editor pay?

146 of 182 metro areas with data.

How much does an editor make starting out in Davenport?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,590 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.