Technical Writers Salary in Iowa
Technical Writers in Iowa earn a median of $66,520 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,520
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($90,390)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,750; the top 10% earn over $98,970. Nationally the range is $57,440 to $145,270.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$84,570 median in Iowa
Technical Writers pay in Iowa
How much do technical writers make in Iowa?
The median is $66,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,750 and the top 10% earn over $98,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for technical writers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 45 (−26% vs. the national median of $90,390). Living costs are not included.