Writers and Authors Salary in Iowa
Ranked #35 of 43 · IA
27.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $62,780 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $61,010
Employment 290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,260P25 $50,280 Median $61,010P75 $69,220P90 $88,560
About 80% of writers and authorss in Iowa earn between $48,260 and $88,560. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean writers and authors salary in Iowa is $62,780, about 27.1% below the U.S. average ($86,090). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $63,010 | $67,610 | 90 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,110 | $67,570 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $60,990 | $56,460 | 40 |
| Iowa City, IA | $49,000 | $55,070 | 50 |