Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $83,440 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $22,080
90th percentile $136,160
Employed locally 70
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,080
    25th
    $53,520
    50th (median)
    $83,440
    75th
    $136,160
    90th
    $136,160

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 121% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $132,770
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $132,150
    District of Columbia $132,100
    Columbia, SC $126,000
    California $125,310
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,620

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,280
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,040
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Waterloo, IA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Waterloo, IA is 14.2% below the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $22,080 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,520.