How much does a writer and author make in Iowa?
$61,010a year
Median yearly pay for writer and authors in Iowa. That is $29.33 an hour or $5,084 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.33
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,260Median: $61,010Highest 10%: $88,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,260 | $23.20 | |
| 25th | $50,280 | $24.17 | |
| Median | $61,010 | $29.33 | |
| 75th | $69,220 | $33.28 | |
| 90th | $88,560 | $42.58 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $67,390 |
| Des Moines, IA | $63,010 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,110 |
| Iowa City, IA | $49,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for writer and authors.
| 28. Wisconsin | $64,370 |
| 29. Nevada | $63,910 |
| 30. North Carolina | $63,660 |
| 31. Iowa | $61,010 |
| 32. Tennessee | $58,870 |
| 33. Oklahoma | $58,770 |
| 34. Missouri | $58,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a writer and author make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.33 ($61,010 a year).
Do writer and authors make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $61,010 against $76,910 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Iowa rank for writer and author pay?
Iowa ranks 31 of 43 states.
Which city in Iowa pays writer and authors the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $67,390 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.