Lead Operator Salary in Waterloo, Iowa

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How much does a Lead Operator make in Waterloo, IA? The average Lead Operator salary in Waterloo, IA is $45,892 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $40,978 and $51,946. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Senior Network Operator Lead with Security Clearance
McCall Communications Consulting - PENTAGON , DC
Education: BS in related field Years of Experience: · Minimum 5 years’ experience with help desk support and operation in a DoD IT environment · Minimum of 5 ye
- Today
Sheetfed Lead Press Operator
Quad - SPARTANBURG , SC
Job Description. As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and man
- 26 days ago
Lead Mammographer
Brown University Health – Rhode Island Hospital - PROVIDENCE , RI
Schedule: *1st shift, 32 hours/week. Position Summary. Looking for a rewarding opportunity. Come join our amazing team at the renowned Anne C. Pappas Breast Cen
- 18 days ago
Fitter-Machine Operator 2nd Shift
Burton Mill Solutions - RIDGEFIELD , WA
In 2021, Burton Mill Solutions and USNR merged to form WTI. In doing so, Burton Mill Solutions and its affiliates have become the world’s most comprehensive sup
- 13 days ago
CDL A Owner Operator
Keystone Freight Corp. / National Retail Transport - AWENDAW , SC
Company Overview. NRS, our parent company for National Retail Transportation (NRT) is our leading provider of transportation logistics services, and a family-ow
- 1 day ago
CDL A Owner Operator
Keystone Freight Corp. / National Retail Transport - CHARLESTON , SC
Company Overview. NRS, our parent company for National Retail Transportation (NRT) is our leading provider of transportation logistics services, and a family-ow
- 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Operator in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Lead Operator ranges from $40,978 to $51,946 with the average base salary of $45,892. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,546 to $53,013 with the average total cash compensation of $46,689.

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About Waterloo, Iowa    Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0....More

Waterloo, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lead Operator: Maintenance

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