The median annual wage for Writers and Authors in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $58,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,520.
Pay spans roughly $48,410 at the 10th percentile to $83,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.95 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as writers and authors in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $58,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,520 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.95 |
| 10th percentile | $48,410 |
| 90th percentile | $83,740 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.