Online Content Writer Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does an Online Content Writer make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Online Content Writer in Des Moines, IA is $114,604. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $106,567 to $127,571, with most professionals earning between $99,251 and $139,378.

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What is an Online Content Writer?

An Online Content Writer is responsible for creating engaging and informative content for websites, blogs, social media, and other online platforms. They research and write articles, blog posts, product descriptions, and other types of content that are optimized for search engines and tailored to the target audience. Online content writers also collaborate with other team members, such as editors and marketing professionals, to ensure that the content aligns with the overall marketing and branding strategies. They must have strong writing skills, a good understanding of SEO principles, and the ability to adapt their writing style to different topics and audiences. Additionally, they should stay updated on industry trends and best practices to produce high-quality and relevant content.

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Common responsibilities of an Online Content Writer

Adhere to brand guidelines and tone of voice in all content produced.

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Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy and consistency.

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Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and insights for content creation.

September 28, 2023

Create and maintain editorial calendars to ensure timely delivery of content.

October 23, 2023

Collaborate with marketing and design teams to create compelling multimedia content.

October 25, 2023

Use analytics tools to track and analyze the performance of content.

October 28, 2023

Develop content strategies to drive traffic and engagement.

November 03, 2023

Research and write engaging and informative content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.

November 04, 2023

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in online content writing.

November 16, 2023

Conduct keyword research and optimize content for search engines.

November 24, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Online Content Writer in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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106567

127571

114604

Average Total Cash Compensation

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139858

125739

What is the average salary for Online Content Writer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Online Content Writer in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Online Content Writer ranges from $106,567 to $127,571 with the average base salary of $114,604. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,720 to $139,858 with the average total cash compensation of $125,739.

View Average Salary for Online Content Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$114,604	$106,567 - $127,571
Bonus	$11,136	$10,153 - $12,287
Total Pay	$125,739	$116,720 - $139,858

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Online Content Writer Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,567 - $127,571	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,567 - $127,571	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,589 - $126,401	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,222 - $121,172	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,548 - $121,562	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,960 - $124,450	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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