Logisticians Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $81,420 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.14
10th percentile $50,300
90th percentile $107,590
Employed locally 90
National median $80,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,300
    25th
    $62,420
    50th (median)
    $81,420
    75th
    $103,400
    90th
    $107,590

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Logisticians salary vs area income 118% Median Logisticians salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Logisticians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rapid City, SD $146,690
    Lexington Park, MD $128,940
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,260
    District of Columbia $117,500
    Huntsville, AL $110,550
    Pueblo, CO $107,860

    Nearby metros — Logisticians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $117,500
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $106,660
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $101,700
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $100,090
    Virginia $98,620
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $98,010

    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 Logisticians make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Logisticians in Waterloo, IA is $39.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.73 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Logisticians salaries?

    The median Logisticians salary in Waterloo, IA is 0.7% above the national median of $80,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Logisticians in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Logisticians (10th percentile) earn around $50,300 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,420.