Editors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $63,890 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.72
10th percentile $43,290
90th percentile $107,910
Employed locally 190
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,290
    25th
    $53,600
    50th (median)
    $63,890
    75th
    $89,190
    90th
    $107,910

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 76% Median Editors salary is 24% 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
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $77,980

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $68,360
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    Graphic Designers $51,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,300
    Interior Designers $62,390
    Producers and Directors $58,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Des Moines, IA is $30.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.72 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Des Moines, IA is 15.1% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $43,290 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,600.