Editors Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $44,160 -41.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.23
10th percentile $29,150
90th percentile $82,010
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,150
    25th
    $35,720
    50th (median)
    $44,160
    75th
    $61,140
    90th
    $82,010

    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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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,380
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    Commercial and Industrial Designers $74,960
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $37,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Southeast Iowa is $21.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.11 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Southeast Iowa is 41.3% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $29,150 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,720.