Nurse Practitioners Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $127,410 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.25
10th percentile $100,420
90th percentile $167,230
Employed locally 210
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,420
    25th
    $114,880
    50th (median)
    $127,410
    75th
    $139,460
    90th
    $167,230

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 185% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 85% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    California $166,610
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,790
    Visalia, CA $156,740
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $144,350

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$69,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,540
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,380
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$45,520
    Pharmacists$132,680
    Physical Therapists$85,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Waterloo, IA is $61.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.90 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Waterloo, IA is 1.4% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $100,420 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,880.