Editors Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $64,240 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.89
10th percentile $38,020
90th percentile $116,040
Employed locally 30
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,020
    25th
    $56,270
    50th (median)
    $64,240
    75th
    $91,620
    90th
    $116,040

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 87% Median Editors salary is 13% 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

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $66,410
    Coaches and Scouts $54,820
    Graphic Designers $47,890
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,150
    Technical Writers $66,370
    Writers and Authors $49,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Iowa City, IA is $30.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.63 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Iowa City, IA is 14.6% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $38,020 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,270.