Editors Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $58,540 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.14
10th percentile $44,340
90th percentile $90,630
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,340
    25th
    $52,680
    50th (median)
    $58,540
    75th
    $73,640
    90th
    $90,630

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 77% Median Editors salary is 23% 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
    Coaches and Scouts$47,310
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    Public Relations Specialists$59,160
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,860
    Technical Writers$54,490
    Commercial and Industrial Designers$61,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Dubuque, IA is $28.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.32 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Dubuque, IA is 22.2% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $44,340 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,680.