News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Iowa
Ranked #40 of 48 · IA
49.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,320 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $43,540
Employment 590
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,160P25 $36,830 Median $43,540P75 $54,230P90 $82,950
About 80% of news analysts, reporters, and journalistss in Iowa earn between $33,160 and $82,950. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean news analysts, reporters, and journalists salary in Iowa is $51,320, about 49.9% below the U.S. average ($102,460). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $54,230 | $62,070 | 120 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $48,990 | $56,560 | 80 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $48,330 | $57,870 | 30 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,550 | $38,640 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,330 | $40,630 | 60 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,300 | $40,350 | 60 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,180 | $40,320 | 60 |
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