Editors Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $46,080 -38.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $37,550
90th percentile $79,240
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,550
    25th
    $42,180
    50th (median)
    $46,080
    75th
    $59,040
    90th
    $79,240

    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 Northwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Northwest Iowa is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.10 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Iowa above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Northwest Iowa is 38.8% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $37,550 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,180.