SOC 27-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Producers and Directors — Waterloo
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Producers and Directors in Waterloo, IA is $51,500 per year, substantially below the national median of $90,360 — a gap of 43.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Producers and Directors in Waterloo, IA is $51,500 per year, substantially below the national median of $90,360 — a gap of 43.0%. Half of workers earn between $37,890 and $68,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,720 and the ninetieth at $96,210.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Iowa City records the highest median at $63,090. Of the 309 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 165th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,720 | −60.5% |
| 25th | $37,890 | −58.1% |
| Median (50th) | $51,500 | −43.0% |
| 75th | $68,090 | −24.6% |
| 90th | $96,210 | +6.5% |
| Mean | $59,340 | −34.3% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa City | $63,090 | 50 | |
| 2 | Des Moines | $62,370 | 210 | |
| 3 | Davenport | $55,190 | 60 | |
| 4 | Cedar Rapids | $49,210 | 110 | |
| 5 | Sioux City | $46,370 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Waterloo run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $51,500 goes as far as $58,656 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,656US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,500 a year, 43.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,720 to $96,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Iowa City, at $63,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Producers and Directors in Waterloo, IA?
The median annual wage is $51,500, or $24.76 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 $90,360, so pay in Waterloo, IA is 43.0% 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 $96,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,720 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 $63,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 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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