SOC 25-1072 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary — Waterloo
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Waterloo, IA is $64,710 per year, 19.4% below the national median of $80,250.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Waterloo, IA is $64,710 per year, 19.4% below the national median of $80,250. Pay ranges from under $45,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $97,640 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,130 to $76,600.
Des Moines leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $80,180. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 93rd of 309 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,740 | −43.0% |
| 25th | $59,130 | −26.3% |
| Median (50th) | $64,710 | −19.4% |
| 75th | $76,600 | −4.5% |
| 90th | $97,640 | +21.7% |
| Mean | $71,090 | −11.4% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | $80,180 | 120 | |
| 2 | Sioux City | $79,050 | 90 | |
| 3 | Davenport | $75,730 | 120 | |
| 4 | Cedar Rapids | $63,790 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Waterloo run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $64,710 goes as far as $73,702 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,702US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,710 a year, 19.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,740 to $97,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Des Moines, at $80,180.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Waterloo, IA?
The median annual wage is $64,710, 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 $80,250, so pay in Waterloo, IA is 19.4% 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 $97,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,740 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 Des Moines, at $80,180 per year.
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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