Media & Communications Iowa (IA) Rank #39 of 50

Editor Salary in Iowa

The median editor salary in Iowa is $65,041 per year, which is 11% below the national median of $73,080.

Median Salary

$65,041

vs National

$-8,039

State Rank

#39 of 50

Cost of Living

89%

Editor Salary in Iowa by Experience

In Iowa, an entry-level editor earns around $37,380, while experienced professionals earn up to $111,250 per year. The cost of living index in Iowa is 89% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$37,380

$-4,620 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$66,750

$-8,250 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$111,250

$-13,750 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Iowa

Percentile	IA Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$35,600	$40,000	$-4,400
25th Percentile	$47,170	$53,000	$-5,830
Median (50th)	$65,041	$73,080	$-8,039
75th Percentile	$87,220	$98,000	$-10,780
90th Percentile	$117,480	$132,000	$-14,520

Editor Salary by City in Iowa

The largest employment areas for editors in Iowa include Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Sioux City. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Des Moines, IA

$67,234

Pop. 214,133 · COL 92%

Cedar Rapids, IA

$64,310

Pop. 137,710 · COL 88%

Davenport, IA

$62,849

Pop. 101,724 · COL 86%

Sioux City, IA

$61,387

Pop. 85,797 · COL 84%