General and Operations Managers Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $76,150 -26% vs national
Median hourly $36.61
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $160,390
Employed locally 1,660
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $53,520
    50th (median)
    $76,150
    75th
    $109,130
    90th
    $160,390

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 110% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $137,950
    California $125,240
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $123,580
    Virginia $121,530

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,220
    Financial Managers $116,030
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $89,890
    Industrial Production Managers $102,760
    Social and Community Service Managers $59,660
    Chief Executives $155,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General and Operations Managers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Waterloo, IA is $36.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.85 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Waterloo, IA is 26% below the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Waterloo?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,520.