SOC 53-1047 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — Waterloo
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Waterloo, IA is $59,660 per year, close to the national median of $62,890 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Waterloo, IA is $59,660 per year, close to the national median of $62,890 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $49,410 and $74,710. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,800 and the ninetieth at $86,130.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Davenport records the highest median at $63,430. Of the 309 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 135th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,800 | −36.7% |
| 25th | $49,410 | −21.4% |
| Median (50th) | $59,660 | −5.1% |
| 75th | $74,710 | +18.8% |
| 90th | $86,130 | +37.0% |
| Mean | $61,930 | −1.5% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davenport | $63,430 | 860 | |
| 2 | Des Moines | $61,340 | 1,690 | |
| 3 | Sioux City | $61,320 | 330 | |
| 4 | Cedar Rapids | $59,730 | 690 | |
| 5 | Dubuque | $59,620 | 290 | |
| 6 | Iowa City | $58,570 | 260 | |
| 7 | Ames | $58,270 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Waterloo run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $59,660 goes as far as $67,950 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,950US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,660 a year, 5.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,800 to $86,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Davenport, at $63,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Waterloo, IA?
The median annual wage is $59,660, or $28.68 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 $62,890, so pay in Waterloo, IA is 5.1% 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 $86,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,800 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 Davenport, at $63,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 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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