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Salaries in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Browse salary data for 316 occupations in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area. The average median salary across all occupations is $59,769.

Occupations

316

Avg Median Salary

$59,769

Highest Paying

$221,110

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

All Occupations in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Nurse Anesthetists$221,11040
Dentists, General$193,31040
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$175,87060
Chief Executives$155,110170
Pharmacists$132,680170
Computer and Information Systems Managers$132,090140
Architectural and Engineering Managers$128,34080
Nurse Practitioners$127,410210
Physician Assistants$124,33050
Sales Managers$122,440130
Marketing Managers$119,35080
Financial Managers$116,030390
Human Resources Managers$113,91080
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$112,31090
Lawyers$111,080150
Industrial Engineers$109,520360
Materials Engineers$109,12050
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$107,000160
Industrial Production Managers$102,760200
Veterinarians$102,57060
Software Developers$102,510270
Managers, All Other$101,300130
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$100,66080
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$98,620220
Natural Sciences Managers$97,65040
Mechanical Engineers$97,570290
Computer Network Architects$97,41050
Computer Occupations, All Other$97,150110
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$97,12050
Medical and Health Services Managers$96,220390
Construction Managers$96,000100
Fundraising Managers$95,45030
Facilities Managers$94,840120
Civil Engineers$94,690100
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$93,72050
Information Security Analysts$93,63040
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$93,60050
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$91,100140
Administrative Services Managers$90,92040
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$89,890250
Computer Systems Analysts$88,890140
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$88,82090
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$87,10030
Physical Therapists$85,010160
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84,730300
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$84,660100
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$84,130420
Property Appraisers and Assessors$83,94030
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83,500330
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$83,44070
Occupational Therapists$83,22090
Management Analysts$83,030150
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,92060
Computer Programmers$82,39050
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82,07070
Data Scientists$81,78070
Logisticians$81,42090
Project Management Specialists$80,990210
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$80,370140
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$78,940130
Dental Hygienists$78,800100
Instructional Coordinators$78,360190
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$77,86040
Labor Relations Specialists$77,75060
Financial and Investment Analysts$77,27070
General and Operations Managers$76,1501,660
Speech-Language Pathologists$76,090130
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,010440
Web Developers$75,94040
Personal Financial Advisors$75,550120
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,420580
School Psychologists$74,99040
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$74,78030
Chiropractors$74,26030
Accountants and Auditors$71,200550
Power Plant Operators$70,08030
Web and Digital Interface Designers$69,92030
Registered Nurses$69,6801,960
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$69,60090
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$69,46050
Construction and Building Inspectors$68,44050
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,35040
Cost Estimators$66,600120
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$66,540160
Compliance Officers$66,390140
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$66,34030
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$66,22090
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66,040240
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$65,850N/A
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$65,42040
Electricians$64,700370
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64,32080
Firefighters$64,230110
Soil and Plant Scientists$64,15030
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$64,04050
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,960310
Interior Designers$63,59050
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,460180
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63,010370
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62,860110
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,860730
Respiratory Therapists$62,42080
Food Service Managers$62,36090
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$62,170160
Loan Officers$62,160190
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$61,860210
Tool and Die Makers$61,85090
Sheet Metal Workers$61,62070
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$61,60030
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,090250
Occupational Therapy Assistants$61,01040
Healthcare Social Workers$60,79080
Public Safety Telecommunicators$60,75040
Computer Network Support Specialists$60,72070
Architectural and Civil Drafters$60,64040
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,64040
Physical Therapist Assistants$60,63060
Postal Service Clerks$60,59050
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,420240
Human Resources Specialists$59,970340
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$59,72050
Social and Community Service Managers$59,660180
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$59,42080
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$59,40080
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,23040
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,140380
Financial Specialists, All Other$58,980100
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58,89050
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$58,540110
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,360110
Computer User Support Specialists$58,320330
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$58,29030
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,280820
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,040640
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58,00070
Paramedics$57,98060
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57,940270
Public Relations Specialists$57,840110
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,830500
Insurance Sales Agents$57,750200
Postal Service Mail Carriers$57,710210
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$57,56080
Producers and Directors$57,18050
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57,06040
Highway Maintenance Workers$56,890150
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$56,89080
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,820330
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56,790180
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$56,730190
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$56,680100
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,540380
Machinists$56,500200
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$55,990120
Fundraisers$55,81060
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,790160
Advertising Sales Agents$54,73070
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$54,280190
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$54,150100
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$53,98070
Agricultural Inspectors$53,91040
Massage Therapists$53,53030
Carpenters$53,130310
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,8301,670
Surgical Technologists$52,10040
Tile and Stone Setters$52,00030
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$51,95040
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$51,84040
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,620180
Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,560160
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,46080
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$51,450150
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,200920
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$51,010160
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$50,82050
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49,97040
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$49,860100
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,78040
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$49,770130
Graphic Designers$49,590100
Training and Development Specialists$49,540350
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,46070
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,220770
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$48,96080
Helpers--Production Workers$48,830430
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,760N/A
Production Workers, All Other$48,700440
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48,64090
Bus Drivers, School$48,480150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,420600
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48,240250
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48,1201,670
Construction Laborers$47,930620
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,910430
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47,87080
Agricultural Equipment Operators$47,73050
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,63060
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,630600
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$47,61090
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47,36090
Coaches and Scouts$47,360300
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,320210
Community Health Workers$47,32030
Athletic Trainers$47,26050
Medical Records Specialists$47,130120
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,130640
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47,06050
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$46,960N/A
Dental Assistants$46,800190
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46,770510
File Clerks$46,71050
Foundry Mold and Coremakers$46,60030
Library Technicians$45,750100
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45,640170
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45,630590
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$45,570140
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$45,520200
Legal Support Workers, All Other$45,48040
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$45,37070
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,240130
Food Processing Workers, All Other$45,21080
Editors$45,07050
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,980390
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,930140
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$44,890110
Medical Assistants$44,830350
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$44,72060
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,690710
Parts Salespersons$44,440170
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,180150
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44,00070
Billing and Posting Clerks$43,820160
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$43,680120
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43,3803,220
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,36050
New Accounts Clerks$43,00070
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42,43050
Office Clerks, General$42,4001,340
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42,3902,330
Data Entry Keyers$42,21050
Food Batchmakers$41,700110
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$41,57050
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$41,38040
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$41,27080
Social and Human Service Assistants$40,960190
Printing Press Operators$40,910110
Emergency Medical Technicians$40,90070
Customer Service Representatives$40,5201,410
Light Truck Drivers$40,110390
Opticians, Dispensing$39,73030
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,460410
Pharmacy Technicians$39,380310
Tire Repairers and Changers$38,93050
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,790630
Rehabilitation Counselors$38,78090
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38,380100
Medical Equipment Preparers$38,36050
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$38,17060
Nursing Assistants$38,0901,400
Packers and Packagers, Hand$37,920150
Driver/Sales Workers$37,760280
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,680600
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$37,66040
Self-Enrichment Teachers$37,620100
Tellers$37,610380
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$37,51050
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,3201,600
Phlebotomists$36,95070
Chefs and Head Cooks$36,76070
Bill and Account Collectors$36,750200
Security Guards$36,690330
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36,650430
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$36,39040
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$36,34070
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$36,130120
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$36,03080
Butchers and Meat Cutters$35,960200
Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,220290
Cooks, Restaurant$35,170780
Funeral Attendants$35,05030
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,6301,250
Couriers and Messengers$34,60040
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$34,50030
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,440110
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34,410570
Counter and Rental Clerks$34,15070
Bakers$33,690130
Pharmacy Aides$33,43030
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33,230200
Tutors$31,72030
Real Estate Sales Agents$31,17030
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,960550
Food Preparation Workers$30,510270
Cooks, Short Order$30,320120
Retail Salespersons$29,9202,150
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$29,84060
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$29,750120
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29,410150
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$29,290120
Cashiers$29,2702,560
Recreation Workers$29,260120
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$29,17050
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$28,650280
Cooks, Fast Food$28,230310
Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,0802,080
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,070180
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,830200
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,720290
Childcare Workers$27,380410
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27,3801,180
Dishwashers$25,770150
Waiters and Waitresses$25,4701,190
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25,060280
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24,31030
Animal Caretakers$22,610420
Library Assistants, Clerical$22,46050
Bartenders$22,000490