Median DOL Salary
$166,393
Total DOL Filings
449
Companies Hiring
94
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Waterloo, IA$166,393
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Waterloo, IA is 173.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Waterloo
Highest-Paying Occupations in Waterloo
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $200,000 | +135.3% | 14 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $73,123 | -25.1% | 44 |
| Industrial Engineers | $60,000 | -40% | 30 |
| Engineers, All Other | $51,000 | -49.1% | 11 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Iowa
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Iowa.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $229,950 | 580 |
| Orthodontists | $223,020 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $178,530 | 3,520 |
| Dentists, General | $174,990 | 850 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $170,810 | N/A |
| Aerospace Engineers | $150,010 | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,870 | 1,520 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,610 | 3,650 |
| Nurse Midwives | $136,450 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,400 | 1,200 |
Salary Trend in Waterloo, IA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Waterloo, IA has a cost of living index of 90.3, which is 9.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,742 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $200,000 | $221,484 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $73,123 | $80,977 |
| Industrial Engineers | $60,000 | $66,445 |
| Engineers, All Other | $51,000 | $56,478 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.