News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Iowa
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Iowa earn a median salary of $41,311 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -31.5% vs the national median of $60,280. An estimated 470 news analysts, reporters, and journalists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $36,400 to $47,440 depending on location.
$41,311
Avg median salary in Iowa
$47,440
Highest paying metro
$36,400
Lowest paying metro
470
Employed in Iowa
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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
inNews Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $47,440 | $38,710 | $50,820 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,290 | $39,080 | $48,610 | 80 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $45,660 | $39,030 | $56,120 | 30 |
| Des Moines, IA | $42,430 | $36,410 | $56,080 | 90 |
| Southeast Iowa | $37,900 | $34,060 | $38,540 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa | $37,400 | $30,160 | $38,130 | 70 |
| Northeast Iowa | $36,970 | $29,770 | $38,040 | 50 |
| Southwest Iowa | $36,400 | $30,930 | $38,130 | 40 |