Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $132,090 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $63.51
10th percentile $94,560
90th percentile $179,620
Employed locally 140
National median $171,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,560
    25th
    $108,310
    50th (median)
    $132,090
    75th
    $166,840
    90th
    $179,620

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Systems Managers salary vs area income 192% Median Computer and Information Systems Managers salary is 92% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Systems Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $291,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $221,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $212,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $212,400
    California $211,340
    New York $209,980

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Systems Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $211,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $200,790
    Virginia $192,870
    District of Columbia $191,880
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $191,880
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $183,050

    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 Computer and Information Systems Managers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Waterloo, IA is $63.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.34 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Computer and Information Systems Managers salaries?

    The median Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in Waterloo, IA is 22.8% below the national median of $171,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Systems Managers (10th percentile) earn around $94,560 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,310.