Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $59,660 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.68
10th percentile $38,870
90th percentile $96,560
Employed locally 180
National median $78,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,870
    25th
    $48,290
    50th (median)
    $59,660
    75th
    $76,300
    90th
    $96,560

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Community Service Managers salary vs area income 87% Median Social and Community Service Managers salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Community Service Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salem, OR $107,450
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,100
    Richmond, VA $104,410
    Boulder, CO $102,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,250
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,230

    Nearby metros — Social and Community Service Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,100
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $101,210
    District of Columbia $99,700
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,200
    Virginia $93,150
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $87,100

    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
    Chief Executives $155,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Community Service Managers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Waterloo, IA is $28.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.95 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Social and Community Service Managers salaries?

    The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Waterloo, IA is 23.7% below the national median of $78,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Community Service Managers in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Social and Community Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $38,870 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,290.