Writers and Authors Salary in Iowa
Writers and Authors in Iowa earn a median of $61,010 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($76,910)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,260; the top 10% earn over $88,560. Nationally the range is $44,310 to $139,870.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers$61,010 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$43,540 median in Iowa
- Public Relations Specialists$62,970 median in Iowa
- Editors$57,200 median in Iowa
- Talent Directors$58,550 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$37,090 median in Iowa
Writers and Authors pay in Iowa
How much do writers and authors make in Iowa?
The median is $61,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,260 and the top 10% earn over $88,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for writers and authors?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 43 (−21% vs. the national median of $76,910). Living costs are not included.