Technical Writers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #42 of 45 · IA
25.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,130 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $66,520
Employment 640
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $52,750P25 $57,660 Median $66,520P75 $83,760P90 $98,970
About 80% of technical writerss in Iowa earn between $52,750 and $98,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean technical writers salary in Iowa is $72,130, about 25.6% below the U.S. average ($96,970). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $77,170 | $78,510 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $69,450 | $75,770 | 200 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $69,410 | $74,620 | 80 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $65,990 | $69,790 | 80 |
| Dubuque, IA | $57,400 | $67,330 | 70 |