How much does a Dairy Farmer make in Waterloo, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dairy Farmer in Waterloo, IA is $40,185. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,579 to $43,944, with most professionals earning between $33,297 and $47,366.

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Dairy Farmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dairy Farmer Salary $33,297 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dairy Farmer Salary $36,579 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dairy Farmer Salary $40,185 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dairy Farmer Salary $43,944 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dairy Farmer Salary $47,366 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
25% $36,579 10% $33,297 90% $47,366 75% $43,944 $40,185 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Dairy Farmer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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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