Chief Executives Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $155,110 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $74.57
10th percentile $64,850
90th percentile —
Employed locally 170
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,850
    25th
    $93,110
    50th (median)
    $155,110

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 225% Median Chief Executives salary is 125% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $329,030
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $297,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $268,030
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $238,460
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $232,510

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $76,150
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,220
    Financial Managers $116,030
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $89,890
    Industrial Production Managers $102,760
    Social and Community Service Managers $59,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Waterloo, IA is $74.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $183.02 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Waterloo, IA is 24.9% below the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $64,850 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,110.