News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Salary in Iowa
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Iowa earn a median of $43,540 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($62,200)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,160; the top 10% earn over $82,950. Nationally the range is $36,240 to $144,140.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Editors$57,200 median in Iowa
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$61,010 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Producers and Directors$58,550 median in Iowa
- Public Relations Specialists$62,970 median in Iowa
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists pay in Iowa
How much do news analysts, reporters, and journalists make in Iowa?
The median is $43,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,160 and the top 10% earn over $82,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for news analysts, reporters, and journalists?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 48 (−30% vs. the national median of $62,200). Living costs are not included.