Editors Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Iowa
Editors in Iowa earn a median salary of $54,279 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.9% vs the national median of $75,260. An estimated 610 editors are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $44,160 to $64,240 depending on location.
$54,279
Avg median salary in Iowa
$64,240
Highest paying metro
$44,160
Lowest paying metro
610
Employed in Iowa
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Editors salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $64,240 | $56,270 | $91,620 | 30 |
| Des Moines, IA | $63,890 | $53,600 | $89,190 | 190 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,390 | $52,790 | $82,110 | 110 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $58,670 | $48,690 | $74,430 | 50 |
| Dubuque, IA | $58,540 | $52,680 | $73,640 | 50 |
| Northeast Iowa | $46,470 | $46,440 | $66,230 | 30 |
| Northwest Iowa | $46,080 | $42,180 | $59,040 | 50 |
| Waterloo, IA | $45,070 | $45,070 | $50,280 | 50 |
| Southeast Iowa | $44,160 | $35,720 | $61,140 | 50 |