Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $98,620 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,540
90th percentile $98,620
Employed locally 220
National median $78,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,540
    25th
    $75,640
    50th (median)
    $98,620
    75th
    $98,620
    90th
    $98,620

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 143% Median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Joplin, MO-KS $176,930
    Omaha, NE-IA $174,830
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $167,970
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,180
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880

    Nearby metros — Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Omaha, NE-IA $174,830
    Visalia, CA $159,520
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $154,880
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $142,570
    California $104,310
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $100,100

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,280
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,040
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,460
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postsecondary Teachers, All Other make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Waterloo, IA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in Waterloo, IA is 25.6% above the national median of $78,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Postsecondary Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $60,540 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,640.