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How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in Waterloo?

$50,940a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area. That is $24.49 an hour or $4,245 a month.

Hourly
$24.49
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
119 of 393
Jobs in the area
870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,290Median: $50,940Highest 10%: $74,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,290$17.45
25th$42,830$20.59
Median$50,940$24.49
75th$60,900$29.28
90th$74,450$35.79

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers.

Sioux City, IA$57,470
Ames, IA$54,770
Dubuque, IA$54,360
Cedar Rapids, IA$51,880
Omaha, NE$51,700
Davenport, IA$51,200
Des Moines, IA$50,780
Iowa City, IA$47,760
Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in Iowa Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Waterloo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$102,700
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$77,850
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,410
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$75,610
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$66,000
Maintenance Worker$65,760
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$65,380
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$62,000
Heating$60,400
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$58,190
Salaries for every job in Waterloo, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make an hour in Waterloo?

The median hourly pay in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area is $24.49 ($50,940 a year).

Do maintenance and repair workers make more in Waterloo than the national average?

Yes: $50,940 against $49,590 nationally, 3% more.

How does Waterloo compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $52,160, so Waterloo pays 2% less.

Where does Waterloo rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?

119 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make starting out in Waterloo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,450 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.