Editors Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $45,070 -40.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.67
10th percentile $45,070
90th percentile $71,520
Employed locally 50
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,070
    25th
    $45,070
    50th (median)
    $45,070
    75th
    $50,280
    90th
    $71,520

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 65% Median Editors salary is 35% 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

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    Interior Designers $63,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Waterloo, IA is $21.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.83 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Waterloo, IA is 40.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $45,070 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,070.