Aviation Operations Specialist Salary in Waterloo, Iowa

How much does an Aviation Operations Specialist make in Waterloo, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aviation Operations Specialist in Waterloo, IA is $151,289. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $123,403 to a high of $188,000, with most professionals earning between $136,693 and $170,505.

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Assist with off/on loading of cargo aircraft (training provided).

September 11, 2022

Contribute to maintaining strong vendor relationships- airlines, trucking companies, and others.

December 07, 2022

Communicate with the tower while escorting customers on the airfield.

December 11, 2022

Clean and maintain all ground handling equipment and airport vehicles.

January 30, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Aviation Operations Specialist in Waterloo, IA

Average Base Salary

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136693

170505

151289

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

144135

184855

161472

What is the average salary for Aviation Operations Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aviation Operations Specialist in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Aviation Operations Specialist ranges from $136,693 to $170,505 with the average base salary of $151,289. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $144,135 to $184,855 with the average total cash compensation of $161,472.

View Average Salary for Aviation Operations Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$151,289	$136,693 - $170,505
Bonus	$10,183	$7,442 - $14,350
Total Pay	$161,472	$144,135 - $184,855

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Aviation Operations Specialist Salary Near Waterloo, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,657 - $165,471	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,783 - $175,608	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,635 - $174,176	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $140,771 - $175,593	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $138,891 - $173,247	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $142,096 - $177,245	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA

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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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