Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $97,650 -39.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.95
10th percentile $55,010
90th percentile $115,000
Employed locally 40
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,010
    25th
    $76,150
    50th (median)
    $97,650
    75th
    $97,650
    90th
    $115,000

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 142% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $204,100
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $175,400
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $168,360
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $165,120
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $164,650
    District of Columbia $164,650

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $76,150
    Financial Managers $116,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,220
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $89,890
    Industrial Production Managers $102,760
    Social and Community Service Managers $59,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Waterloo, IA is $46.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.29 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Waterloo, IA is 39.4% below the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Natural Sciences Managers in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $55,010 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,150.