Financial Examiners Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $69,360 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.35
10th percentile $59,390
90th percentile $123,990
Employed locally 30
National median $90,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,390
    25th
    $62,850
    50th (median)
    $69,360
    75th
    $78,320
    90th
    $123,990

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Examiners salary vs area income 101% Median Financial Examiners salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Examiners make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Examiners in Waterloo, IA is $33.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.61 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Financial Examiners salaries?

    The median Financial Examiners salary in Waterloo, IA is 23.3% below the national median of $90,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Examiners in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Financial Examiners (10th percentile) earn around $59,390 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,850.