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How much does a child make in Waterloo?

$56,530a year

Median yearly pay for childs in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area. That is $27.18 an hour or $4,711 a month.

Hourly
$27.18
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
195 of 390
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,950Median: $56,530Highest 10%: $78,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,950$20.17
25th$45,710$21.98
Median$56,530$27.18
75th$63,180$30.38
90th$78,790$37.88

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for childs.

Davenport, IA$58,640
Des Moines, IA$56,280
Dubuque, IA$51,980
Sioux City, IA$50,710
Omaha, NE$49,490
Cedar Rapids, IA$49,250
Iowa City, IA$48,790
Ames, IA$46,370
Child salary in Iowa Child salary in all states

Related jobs in Waterloo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$90,230
Substance Abuse$63,230
Healthcare Social Worker$61,980
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,160
Educational$53,220
Social and Human Service Assistant$44,250
Rehabilitation Counselor$42,880
Salaries for every job in Waterloo, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a child make an hour in Waterloo?

The median hourly pay in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area is $27.18 ($56,530 a year).

Do childs make more in Waterloo than the national average?

No: $56,530 against $59,550 nationally, 5% less.

How does Waterloo compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $52,250, so Waterloo pays 8% more.

Where does Waterloo rank for child pay?

195 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a child make starting out in Waterloo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,790 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.