Engineers, All Other Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $96,440 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.37
10th percentile $59,650
90th percentile $119,600
Employed locally 40
National median $117,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,650
    25th
    $78,240
    50th (median)
    $96,440
    75th
    $103,070
    90th
    $119,600

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineers, All Other salary vs area income 140% Median Engineers, All Other salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $163,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $157,770
    Lexington Park, MD $157,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,140

    Nearby metros — Engineers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $153,340
    Virginia $142,110
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $132,010
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $129,310

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $109,520
    Mechanical Engineers $97,570
    Civil Engineers $94,690
    Materials Engineers $109,120
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,230
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Engineers, All Other make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Engineers, All Other in Waterloo, IA is $46.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.50 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Engineers, All Other salaries?

    The median Engineers, All Other salary in Waterloo, IA is 18.1% below the national median of $117,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Engineers, All Other in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Engineers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $59,650 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,240.