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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transit Operator in Waterloo, IA is $41,618. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,065 to $47,015, with most professionals earning between $31,009 and $51,928.

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Transit Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $31,009 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $36,065 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $41,618 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $47,015 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $51,928 Waterloo,IA March 01, 2025
25% $36,065 10% $31,009 90% $51,928 75% $47,015 $41,618 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Transit Operator


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    0 - 1 years experience
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36065
47015
41618

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47040
41653
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transit Operator in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Transit Operator ranges from $36,065 to $47,015 with the average base salary of $41,618. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,070 to $47,040 with the average total cash compensation of $41,653.

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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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