Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $37,760 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.16
10th percentile $22,210
90th percentile $62,690
Employed locally 280
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,210
    25th
    $26,690
    50th (median)
    $37,760
    75th
    $45,800
    90th
    $62,690

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,730
    California $44,370

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,380
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,830
    Stockers and Order Fillers$37,320
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,770
    Light Truck Drivers$40,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Waterloo, IA is $18.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.87 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Waterloo, IA is 1.7% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,210 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,690.