Writer and Author Salary in Iowa
Based on 280+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$54,990
$26.438/hr
vs National Average
$66,313
-17.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$32K – $81K
280 employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Writer and Author in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,990 |
| 25th percentile | $48,410 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $54,990 |
| 75th percentile | $63,980 |
| 90th percentile | $81,170 |
Historical Salary Trend — Writer and Author in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,780 |
| 2023 | $54,110 |
| 2024 | $54,990 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,780 | $62,421 |
| 2023 | $54,110 | $65,436 |
| 2024 | $54,990 | $66,313 |