Science Engineer Salary in Waterloo, Iowa

Science Engineer Salary in Waterloo, IA

How much does a Science Engineer make in Waterloo, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Science Engineer in Waterloo, IA is $110,816. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,991 to $125,060, with most professionals earning between $86,315 and $138,028.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Science Engineer Salary	$86,315	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Science Engineer Salary	$97,991	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Science Engineer Salary	$110,816	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Science Engineer Salary	$125,060	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Science Engineer Salary	$138,028	Waterloo,IA	March 01, 2025

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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Science Engineer in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Science Engineer ranges from $97,991 to $125,060 with the average base salary of $110,816. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,672 to $134,187 with the average total cash compensation of $116,838.

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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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