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

    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.