Iowa Writers: Schools and Careers

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Fast Facts for Writers in Iowa

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: and Cedar Rapids
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: and Des Moines
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: and Des Moines

Salaries for Writers in Iowa

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: and Des Moines
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Writers

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Writers relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
Iowa City40$49,960
Cedar Rapids80$47,840
Des Moines-West Des Moines220$58,960
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