How much does a Plant Breeder make in Waterloo, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Breeder in Waterloo, IA is $77,516. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,381 to $92,046, with most professionals earning between $56,243 and $105,274.

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Plant Breeder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $56,243 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $66,381 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $77,516 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $92,046 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Plant Breeder Salary $105,274 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
25% $66,381 10% $56,243 90% $105,274 75% $92,046 $77,516 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Plant Breeder

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    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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