How much does an editor make in Iowa?
$57,200a year
Median yearly pay for editors in Iowa. That is $27.50 an hour or $4,767 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.50
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,050Median: $57,200Highest 10%: $108,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| 25th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| Median | $57,200 | $27.50 | |
| 75th | $75,180 | $36.14 | |
| 90th | $108,800 | $52.32 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $63,720 |
| Iowa City, IA | $63,440 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,880 |
| Dubuque, IA | $60,980 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,050 |
| Omaha, NE | $51,030 |
| Waterloo, IA | $47,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for editors.
| 36. Tennessee | $59,550 |
| 37. Kentucky | $59,430 |
| 38. Louisiana | $58,860 |
| 39. Iowa | $57,200 |
| 40. South Dakota | $56,730 |
| 41. West Virginia | $56,630 |
| 42. Indiana | $56,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $27.50 ($57,200 a year).
Do editors make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $57,200 against $77,920 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Iowa rank for editor pay?
Iowa ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays editors the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $63,720 a year.
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.