Content Designer Salary in Ankeny, Iowa

Ankeny sits just north of Des Moines. Content designers work in Ankeny. Wages in Ankeny differ from those in other Iowa towns.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$45,000 to $55,000

Average (per year)

$50,000

Recent graduates work with local startups, schools, or as junior staff at Des Moines-based agencies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$56,000 to $67,000

Average (per year)

$61,500

Mid-level designers in Ankeny earn wages that reflect the local market.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$68,000 to $76,000

Average (per year)

$72,000

Senior content designers in Ankeny may lead teams for local firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$77,000+

Principal designers in Ankeny work on digital projects for employers or manage remote teams.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

$24 - $31

per hour

Mid-level

$32 - $40

per hour

Senior

$41 - $50

per hour