Computer Programmers Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $82,390 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.61
10th percentile $59,330
90th percentile $121,660
Employed locally 50
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,330
    25th
    $76,610
    50th (median)
    $82,390
    75th
    $102,100
    90th
    $121,660

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 120% Median Computer Programmers salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $122,580
    Columbia, SC $122,030
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $119,880
    California $116,220
    Virginia $111,860
    Visalia, CA $111,200

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,320
    Software Developers$102,510
    Computer Systems Analysts$88,890
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$78,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other$97,150
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$88,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Waterloo, IA is $39.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.36 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Waterloo, IA is 16.5% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $59,330 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,610.