Writer Salary in Sioux City, Iowa

How much does a Writer make in Sioux City, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Writer in Sioux City, IA is $66,897. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,747 to $75,305, with most professionals earning between $53,238 and $82,960.

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What is a Writer?

A Writer is a person who uses written words in various styles and techniques to communicate their ideas. Writers produce various forms of literary art and creative writing such as novels, short stories, poetry, plays, screenplays, and essays as well as various reports and news articles that may be of interest to the public. Writers' texts are published across a range of media. Skilled writers who are able to use language to express ideas well, often contribute significantly to the cultural content of a society. The term "Writer" is also used elsewhere in the arts â€“ such as songwriter â€“ bu...

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Collaborates with authors, subject matter experts, and professional staff while preparing a full range of technical documents.

November 08, 2022

Provide seasoned, best-practices written expertise to business partners enterprise-wide on solutions for communications and resources available to create change among internal and external stakeholders.

January 27, 2023

Review entry details and verify for compliance data related to calculation of duties, duty policy, Participating Government Agencies, trade agreements, prior notice or any specific requests by Customs for the proper filing for release.

March 02, 2023

Develop strong, trusting relationships between clients and agency partners, providing leadership and support during strategy, ideation, and execution.

March 25, 2023

Manage client expectations, bringing issues/concerns to clients' attention before they become problems, offering potential solutions, and advising of potential delivery delays.

April 03, 2023

Works with program/project teams to develop various engineering specifications, field procedures, and software and hardware user documentation.

April 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Writer in Sioux City, IA

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59747

75305

66897

Average Total Cash Compensation

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61549

78434

69227

What is the average salary for Writer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Writer in Sioux City, IA. The base salary for Writer ranges from $59,747 to $75,305 with the average base salary of $66,897. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,549 to $78,434 with the average total cash compensation of $69,227.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,897	$59,747 - $75,305
Bonus	$2,330	$1,802 - $3,129
Total Pay	$69,227	$61,549 - $78,434

* 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.

Writer Salary Near Sioux City, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sioux City, IA
CITY, STATE Norfolk, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,149 - $74,551	COMPARE TO Sioux City, IA
CITY, STATE Fremont, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,894 - $78,012	COMPARE TO Sioux City, IA
CITY, STATE Sioux Falls, SD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,339 - $76,051	COMPARE TO Sioux City, IA
CITY, STATE Omaha, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,991 - $79,394	COMPARE TO Sioux City, IA
CITY, STATE Council Bluffs, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,991 - $79,394	COMPARE TO Sioux City, IA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, NE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,991 - $79,394	COMPARE TO Sioux City, IA

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About Sioux City, Iowa

Sioux City (/suː/) is a city in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 82,684 in the 2010 census, which makes it the fourth largest city in Iowa. The bulk of the city is in Woodbury County, of which it is the county seat, though a small portion is in Plymouth County. Sioux City is located at the navigational head of the Missouri River. The city is home to several cultural points of interest including the Sioux City Public Museum, Sioux City Art Center and Sergeant Floyd Monument, which is a National Historic Landmark. The city is ...

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