Editors Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $61,390 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.51
10th percentile $44,090
90th percentile $95,150
Employed locally 110
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,090
    25th
    $52,790
    50th (median)
    $61,390
    75th
    $82,110
    90th
    $95,150

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 80% Median Editors salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    New York $98,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    Delaware $91,700

    Nearby metros — Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $90,570
    District of Columbia $81,580
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,990
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $80,080
    Virginia $79,080
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $77,980

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,530
    Public Relations Specialists $59,270
    Graphic Designers $52,390
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,280
    Technical Writers $61,450
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $46,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Cedar Rapids, IA is $29.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.65 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 18.4% below the national median of $75,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Editors in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $44,090 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,790.