Salaries in Waterloo, IA

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA • 341 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $295,20090
      Family Medicine Physicians $287,990130
      Nurse Anesthetists $221,11040
      Dentists, General $193,31040
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $175,87060
      Chief Executives $155,110170
      Pharmacists $132,680170
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $132,090140
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $128,34080
      Nurse Practitioners $127,410210
      Physician Assistants $124,33050
      Sales Managers $122,440130
      Marketing Managers $119,35080
      Financial Managers $116,030390
      Human Resources Managers $113,91080
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $112,31090
      Lawyers $111,080150
      Industrial Engineers $109,520360
      Materials Engineers $109,12050
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $107,000160
      Industrial Production Managers $102,760200
      Veterinarians $102,57060
      Software Developers $102,510270
      Managers, All Other $101,300130
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $100,66080
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $98,620220
      Natural Sciences Managers $97,65040
      Mechanical Engineers $97,570290
      Computer Network Architects $97,41050
      Computer Occupations, All Other $97,150110
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $97,12050
      Engineers, All Other $96,44040
      Medical and Health Services Managers $96,220390
      Construction Managers $96,000100
      Fundraising Managers $95,45030
      Facilities Managers $94,840120
      Civil Engineers $94,690100
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $93,72050
      Information Security Analysts $93,63040
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $93,60050
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $91,100140
      Administrative Services Managers $90,92040
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $89,890250
      Computer Systems Analysts $88,890140
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $88,82090
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $87,10030
      Physical Therapists $85,010160
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $84,730300
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $84,660100
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $84,130420
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $83,94030
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,500330
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $83,44070
      Occupational Therapists $83,22090
      Management Analysts $83,030150
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,92060
      Computer Programmers $82,39050
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $82,07070
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,93030
      Data Scientists $81,78070
      Logisticians $81,42090
      Project Management Specialists $80,990210
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $80,370140
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,940130
      Dental Hygienists $78,800100
      Instructional Coordinators $78,360190
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $77,86040
      Labor Relations Specialists $77,75060
      Financial and Investment Analysts $77,27070
      General and Operations Managers $76,1501,660
      Speech-Language Pathologists $76,090130
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,010440
      Web Developers $75,94040
      Personal Financial Advisors $75,550120
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,420580
      School Psychologists $74,99040
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $74,78030
      Chiropractors $74,26030
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $74,01030
      Accountants and Auditors $71,200550
      Power Plant Operators $70,08030
      Web and Digital Interface Designers $69,92030
      Registered Nurses $69,6801,960
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $69,60090
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $69,46050
      Financial Examiners $69,36030
      Construction and Building Inspectors $68,44050
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,35040
      Cost Estimators $66,600120
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $66,540160
      Compliance Officers $66,390140
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $66,34030
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $66,22090
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,040240
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $66,01030
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $65,850
      Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $65,42040
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $64,710
      Electricians $64,700370
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $64,32080
      Firefighters $64,230110
      Soil and Plant Scientists $64,15030
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $64,04050
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,960310
      Interior Designers $63,59050
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,460180
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,010370
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,860730
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $62,860110
      Respiratory Therapists $62,42080
      Food Service Managers $62,36090
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,170160
      Loan Officers $62,160190
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,860210
      Tool and Die Makers $61,85090
      Sheet Metal Workers $61,62070
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $61,60030
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,090250
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $61,01040
      Healthcare Social Workers $60,79080
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $60,75040
      Computer Network Support Specialists $60,72070
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,64040
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,64040
      Physical Therapist Assistants $60,63060
      Postal Service Clerks $60,59050
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,420240
      Clergy $60,17030
      Crane and Tower Operators $60,11040
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $60,02080
      Human Resources Specialists $59,970340
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $59,72050
      Social and Community Service Managers $59,660180
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $59,42080
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $59,40080
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,23040
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,140380
      Financial Specialists, All Other $58,980100
      Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $58,89050
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $58,540110
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,360110
      Computer User Support Specialists $58,320330
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $58,29030
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,280820
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,040640
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $58,00070
      Paramedics $57,98060
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,940270
      Public Relations Specialists $57,840110
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,830500
      Insurance Sales Agents $57,750200
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $57,710210
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $57,56080
      Producers and Directors $57,18050
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $57,06040
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $56,89080
      Highway Maintenance Workers $56,890150
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,820330
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,790180
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $56,730190
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $56,680100
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,540380
      Machinists $56,500200
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $56,100100
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $55,990120
      Fundraisers $55,81060
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,790160
      Advertising Sales Agents $54,73070
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $54,280190
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $54,150100
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $53,98070
      Agricultural Inspectors $53,91040
      Massage Therapists $53,53030
      Carpenters $53,130310
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,8301,670
      Surgical Technologists $52,10040
      Tile and Stone Setters $52,00030
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $51,95040
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $51,84040
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,620180
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,560160
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,46080
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $51,450150
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,200920
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $51,010160
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $50,82050
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $49,97040
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $49,860100
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,78040
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $49,770130
      Graphic Designers $49,590100
      Training and Development Specialists $49,540350
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,46070
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,220770
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $48,96080
      Helpers--Production Workers $48,830430
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,760
      Production Workers, All Other $48,700440
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,64090
      Bus Drivers, School $48,480150
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,420600
      Interpreters and Translators $48,36060
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $48,240250
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,1201,670
      Construction Laborers $47,930620
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,910430
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $47,87080
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $47,73050
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,630600
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,63060
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $47,61090
      Coaches and Scouts $47,360300
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,36090
      Community Health Workers $47,32030
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,320210
      Athletic Trainers $47,26050
      Medical Records Specialists $47,130120
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,130640
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $47,06050
      Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $46,960
      Dental Assistants $46,800190
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,770510
      File Clerks $46,71050
      Foundry Mold and Coremakers $46,60030
      Library Technicians $45,750100
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,640170
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,630590
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $45,570140
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,520200
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $45,48040
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $45,37070
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,240130
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $45,21080
      Editors $45,07050
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,980390
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,930140
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $44,890110
      Medical Assistants $44,830350
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $44,72060
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,690710
      Parts Salespersons $44,440170
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,180150
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,08070
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $44,00070
      Billing and Posting Clerks $43,820160
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,680120
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,3803,220
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,36050
      New Accounts Clerks $43,00070
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,43050
      Office Clerks, General $42,4001,340
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $42,3902,330
      Data Entry Keyers $42,21050
      Food Batchmakers $41,700110
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $41,57050
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $41,38040
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $41,27080
      Social and Human Service Assistants $40,960190
      Printing Press Operators $40,910110
      Emergency Medical Technicians $40,90070
      Word Processors and Typists $40,63040
      Customer Service Representatives $40,5201,410
      Light Truck Drivers $40,110390
      Travel Agents $39,78030
      Opticians, Dispensing $39,73030
      Order Clerks $39,68030
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,460410
      Pharmacy Technicians $39,380310
      Skincare Specialists $39,17030
      Tire Repairers and Changers $38,93050
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,790630
      Rehabilitation Counselors $38,78090
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,380100
      Medical Equipment Preparers $38,36050
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $38,17060
      Residential Advisors $38,17040
      Nursing Assistants $38,0901,400
      Pest Control Workers $38,09050
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,920150
      Driver/Sales Workers $37,760280
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,680600
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $37,66040
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,620100
      Tellers $37,610380
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $37,51050
      Stockers and Order Fillers $37,3201,600
      Phlebotomists $36,95070
      Chefs and Head Cooks $36,76070
      Bill and Account Collectors $36,750200
      Security Guards $36,690330
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,650430
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $36,39040
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $36,34070
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,130120
      Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $36,03080
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $35,960200
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,220290
      Cooks, Restaurant $35,170780
      Funeral Attendants $35,05030
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,6301,250
      Couriers and Messengers $34,60040
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $34,50030
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,440110
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,410570
      Sewing Machine Operators $34,31060
      Counter and Rental Clerks $34,15070
      Bakers $33,690130
      Pharmacy Aides $33,43030
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $33,230200
      Tutors $31,72030
      Real Estate Sales Agents $31,17030
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $31,03050
      Parking Attendants $31,01040
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,960550
      Food Preparation Workers $30,510270
      Cooks, Short Order $30,320120
      Retail Salespersons $29,9202,150
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $29,84060
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $29,750120
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,410150
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,290120
      Cashiers $29,2702,560
      Recreation Workers $29,260120
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,17050
      Telemarketers $28,84080
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,650280
      Cooks, Fast Food $28,230310
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,0802,080
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,070180
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,830200
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $27,720290
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,3801,180
      Childcare Workers $27,380410
      Dishwashers $25,770150
      Waiters and Waitresses $25,4701,190
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,060280
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,31030
      Animal Caretakers $22,610420
      Library Assistants, Clerical $22,46050
      Bartenders $22,000490
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $21,39070