Web Developers Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $75,940 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.51
10th percentile $56,050
90th percentile $116,240
Employed locally 40
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,050
    25th
    $60,960
    50th (median)
    $75,940
    75th
    $90,170
    90th
    $116,240

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 110% Median Web Developers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    District of Columbia $121,000
    California $117,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $115,730
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $115,650

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,320
    Software Developers $102,510
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,890
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,940
    Computer Occupations, All Other $97,150
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $88,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Waterloo, IA is $36.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.05 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Waterloo, IA is 16.5% below the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web Developers in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $56,050 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,960.