How much does a technical writer make in Iowa?
$66,520a year
Median yearly pay for technical writers in Iowa. That is $31.98 an hour or $5,543 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.98
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,750Median: $66,520Highest 10%: $98,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,750 | $25.36 | |
| 25th | $57,660 | $27.72 | |
| Median | $66,520 | $31.98 | |
| 75th | $83,760 | $40.27 | |
| 90th | $98,970 | $47.58 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $77,170 |
| Des Moines, IA | $69,450 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $69,410 |
| Dubuque, IA | $57,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for technical writers.
| 38. Georgia | $73,070 |
| 39. North Dakota | $72,990 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $69,760 |
| 41. Iowa | $66,520 |
| 42. Mississippi | $65,220 |
| 43. Louisiana | $63,790 |
| 44. South Dakota | $63,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a technical writer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $31.98 ($66,520 a year).
Do technical writers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $66,520 against $90,390 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Iowa rank for technical writer pay?
Iowa ranks 41 of 45 states.
Which city in Iowa pays technical writers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $77,170 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.