Financial Specialists, All Other Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $58,980 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.36
10th percentile $46,700
90th percentile $85,770
Employed locally 100
National median $80,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,700
    25th
    $58,980
    50th (median)
    $58,980
    75th
    $74,140
    90th
    $85,770

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Specialists, All Other salary vs area income 86% Median Financial Specialists, All Other salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Specialists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $366,660
    Lexington Park, MD $129,650
    District of Columbia $123,450
    New York $122,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $119,060
    St. George, UT $118,950

    Nearby metros — Financial Specialists, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $123,450
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $112,420
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $109,120
    Columbia, MO $96,160
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $91,170
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $90,670

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$71,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63,010
    Training and Development Specialists$49,540
    Human Resources Specialists$59,970
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66,040
    Project Management Specialists$80,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Financial Specialists, All Other in Waterloo, IA is $28.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Financial Specialists, All Other salary in Waterloo, IA is 26.4% below the national median of $80,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Financial Specialists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $46,700 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,980.