Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $58,280 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,670
90th percentile $77,600
Employed locally 820
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,670
    25th
    $46,370
    50th (median)
    $58,280
    75th
    $72,510
    90th
    $77,600

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 85% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,060
    California $98,190
    District of Columbia $94,730
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,870

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,380
    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
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $98,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 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 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Waterloo, IA is 6.5% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $40,670 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,370.