SOC 39-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers — Waterloo
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Waterloo, IA is $43,950 a year, trailing the national median of $48,590 by 9.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Waterloo, IA is $43,950 a year, trailing the national median of $48,590 by 9.5%. Half of workers earn between $36,830 and $56,150. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,910 and the ninetieth at $74,260.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Iowa City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $44,580. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 227th of 309 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,910 | −32.3% |
| 25th | $36,830 | −24.2% |
| Median (50th) | $43,950 | −9.5% |
| 75th | $56,150 | +15.6% |
| 90th | $74,260 | +52.8% |
| Mean | $47,030 | −3.2% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa City | $44,580 | 50 | |
| 2 | Cedar Rapids | $44,140 | 70 | |
| 3 | Davenport | $43,890 | 100 | |
| 4 | Sioux City | $42,740 | 40 | |
| 5 | Des Moines | $38,920 | 220 | |
| 6 | Dubuque | $37,130 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Waterloo run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $43,950 goes as far as $50,057 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,057US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,950 a year, 9.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,910 to $74,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Iowa City, at $44,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers in Waterloo, IA?
The median annual wage is $43,950, or $21.13 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,590, so pay in Waterloo, IA is 9.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Waterloo, IA earns more than $74,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Iowa City, at $44,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Waterloo, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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