How much does a Loader Operator make in Waterloo, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Loader Operator in Waterloo, IA is $39,435. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $32,839 to a high of $47,816, with most professionals earning between $35,982 and $43,822.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Loader Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $32,839 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $35,982 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $39,435 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $43,822 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Loader Operator Salary $47,816 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
25% $35,982 10% $32,839 90% $47,816 75% $43,822 $39,435 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Loader Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Materials Handler II

    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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