Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $56,890 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.35
10th percentile $44,540
90th percentile $61,060
Employed locally 150
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,540
    25th
    $50,060
    50th (median)
    $56,890
    75th
    $58,960
    90th
    $61,060

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,880
    Dubuque, IA $60,940
    Peoria, IL $59,460
    California $58,300
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $58,270

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,010
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$84,130
    Electricians$64,700
    Carpenters$53,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Waterloo, IA is $27.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.08 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Waterloo, IA is 15.9% above the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,540 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,060.