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How much does a molding make in Waterloo?

$55,550a year

Median yearly pay for moldings in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area. That is $26.71 an hour or $4,629 a month.

Hourly
$26.71
Vs. national median
+25%
Rank among cities
12 of 223
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,380Median: $55,550Highest 10%: $55,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,380$22.78
25th$55,550$26.71
Median$55,550$26.71
75th$55,590$26.73
90th$55,590$26.73

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for moldings.

Davenport, IA$60,430
Dubuque, IA$46,720
Omaha, NE$45,830
Des Moines, IA$42,290
Cedar Rapids, IA$37,230
Molding salary in Iowa Molding salary in all states

Related jobs in Waterloo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,370
Tool and Die Maker$65,590
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,890
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$60,330
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$60,020
Machinist$58,100
Cleaning$56,100
Foundry Mold and Coremaker$54,920
Welding$54,470
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,600
Salaries for every job in Waterloo, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a molding make an hour in Waterloo?

The median hourly pay in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area is $26.71 ($55,550 a year).

Do moldings make more in Waterloo than the national average?

Yes: $55,550 against $44,350 nationally, 25% more.

How does Waterloo compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $45,220, so Waterloo pays 23% more.

Where does Waterloo rank for molding pay?

12 of 223 metro areas with data.

How much does a molding make starting out in Waterloo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,590 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.