How much does an editor make in Iowa City?
$63,440a year
Median yearly pay for editors in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.50
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,390Median: $63,440Highest 10%: $99,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,390 | $20.86 | |
| 25th | $52,430 | $25.21 | |
| Median | $63,440 | $30.50 | |
| 75th | $78,750 | $37.86 | |
| 90th | $99,070 | $47.63 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for editors.
| Des Moines, IA | $63,720 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,880 |
| Dubuque, IA | $60,980 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,050 |
| Omaha, NE | $51,030 |
| Waterloo, IA | $47,300 |
Related jobs in Iowa City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,170 |
| Producer and Director | $63,090 |
| Interior Designer | $58,890 |
| Graphic Designer | $49,350 |
| Writer and Author | $49,000 |
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $37,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an editor make an hour in Iowa City?
The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $30.50 ($63,440 a year).
Do editors make more in Iowa City than the national average?
No: $63,440 against $77,920 nationally, 19% less.
How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $57,200, so Iowa City pays 11% more.
Where does Iowa City rank for editor pay?
102 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does an editor make starting out in Iowa City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,070 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.