Metal Worker Salary in Waterloo, Iowa

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How much does a Metal Worker make in Waterloo, IA? The average Metal Worker salary in Waterloo, IA is $49,257 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $43,270 and $57,644. 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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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Metal Worker Salary	$37,819	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Metal Worker Salary	$43,270	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Metal Worker Salary	$49,257	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Metal Worker Salary	$57,644	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Metal Worker Salary	$65,279	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025

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Sheet Metal Worker

Adaptive Aerospace Corporation - Tehachapi , CA

JOB DESCRIPTION * Fabricate sheet metal parts in accordance with the current technical data ... Capable of working alone and as part of a team. EXPERIENCE THAT IS DESIRED FOR THE POSITION * 3+ ...

LinkedIn - 28 days ago

Lead Sheet Metal Mechanic

Young's Mechanical Solutions, LLC - Harrisonburg , VA

Lead and supervise a team of sheet metal workers, providing guidance, training, and support. * Fabricate, assemble, and install sheet metal components according to blueprints, specifications, and job ...

ZipRecruiter - 30 days ago

Machinist - Full or Part Time

Frato Products - Fairport Harbor , OH

Familiarity with metal working tools and procedures * Ability to read and understand calipers, shop prints tolerances and decimals * Familiarity with reading blueprints and measurements * Ability to ...

ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago

Sales Representative

East Coast Metal Roofing - Boston , MA

At East Coast Metal Roofing, we are committed to providing the highest quality metal roofing ... Ability to work independently and as part of a team Benefits of Working With Us * Paid training ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Maintenance Mechanic

DazPak - Carson , CA

Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metal working tools to make and repair parts. * Able to read blueprints, ladder logic, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

CNC Lathe Machinist

Oklahoma Staffing Specialists - Tulsa , OK

... in a metal working job shop Must be able to lift 50 lbs without assistance Must be able to stand walk for long periods of time Must have good work ethic and a team-player attitude. High school ...

ZipRecruiter - 23 days ago

What does a Metal Worker do?

Metal Worker in Fort Worth, TX

Observes all company policies and procedures, including safety rules, and maintains a clean and foreign object damage (FOD) free work area.

February 02, 2023

Maintains appropriate knowledge and ability levels to efficiently perform all assigned work and utilizes this knowledge base to become proficient on new/unfamiliar assignments.

February 06, 2023

Reviews the job, components and quantities to assure all is available for welder to complete tasks.

March 01, 2023

Demonstrate product and process knowledge by applying it to newly learned techniques.

April 17, 2023

Produces and inspects assemblies that conform to product specifications.

May 11, 2023

Metal Worker in Lincolnwood, IL

Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.

March 17, 2023

Metal Worker in Passaic, NJ

Receive orders and instructions from Foreman or Metal Worker A and use some judgment to determine how work is to be performed.

January 16, 2023

Check dimensions for size and square and correct where necessary.

January 26, 2023

Set in doors, panels, brackets and shelves, adjusting and squaring up where necessary.

March 16, 2023

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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 0.5% to 68,406; the 2016 Census estimates the population at 67,934, making it the sixth-largest city in the state. The city is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two cities. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 63.23 square miles (163.76 km2), of which 61.39 square miles (159.00 km2) is land and 1.84 square miles (4.77 km2) is water. The average el...

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43270

57644

49257

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

43791

58368

49782

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Metal Worker in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Metal Worker ranges from $43,270 to $57,644 with the average base salary of $49,257. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,791 to $58,368 with the average total cash compensation of $49,782.

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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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