Editors Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,470 -38.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $39,600
90th percentile $94,100
Employed locally 30
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,600
    25th
    $46,440
    50th (median)
    $46,470
    75th
    $66,230
    90th
    $94,100

    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

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Northeast Iowa is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.50 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Northeast Iowa is 38.3% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $39,600 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,440.