Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $64,040 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.79
10th percentile $52,930
90th percentile $75,830
Employed locally 50
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,930
    25th
    $61,580
    50th (median)
    $64,040
    75th
    $75,830
    90th
    $75,830

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 93% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $80,710
    Cedar Rapids, IA $74,540
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,310
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $71,580
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $67,480
    California $66,120

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,200
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,500
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,960
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,090
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Waterloo, IA is $30.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.29 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Waterloo, IA is 5.9% above the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $52,930 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,580.