CAD Modeler Salary in Waterloo, Iowa

How much does a CAD Modeler make in Waterloo, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Modeler in Waterloo, IA is $94,164. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,351 to $105,172, with most professionals earning between $71,597 and $115,194.

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Develops surface data records based on sketches, renderings, engineering drawings and also based on own design proposals.

July 28, 2022

Supports the Mechanical, Electrical and Fire Protection (MEFP) Manager in managing configuration of all drafting and modeling software.

January 04, 2023

Evaluate, recommend, develop and implement improved construction or service systems, policies, methods and procedures.

March 04, 2023

Provide updates to takeoff amounts as needed by Estimating Department due to plan changes, client requests, and management requests.

March 26, 2023

Review, assess, and incorporate various mechanical, vulnerability/lethality analysis and processes.

March 28, 2023

Create final drawings for engineering and construction related purposes and review for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with required standards.

March 29, 2023

Performs work that involves conventional practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting requirements, unsuitability of conventional methods, or difficult coordination requirements.

March 31, 2023

Prepare advanced AutoCAD and Revit details from sketches, marked-up prints, as-built and other reference material under the direction of the Engineering Team.

May 08, 2023

Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, adaptation, and modification of standard techniques, guidelines, procedures, and criteria.

May 13, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge in creating tool ready, complex surfaces and solid models that are built to tight tolerances and smooth parting lines.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for CAD Modeler in Waterloo, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

82351

105172

94164

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

84863

111783

98408

What is the average salary for CAD Modeler in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CAD Modeler in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for CAD Modeler ranges from $82,351 to $105,172 with the average base salary of $94,164. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,863 to $111,783 with the average total cash compensation of $98,408.

View Average Salary for CAD Modeler as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,164	$82,351 - $105,172
Bonus	$4,244	$2,512 - $6,611
Total Pay	$98,408	$84,863 - $111,783

* 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.

CAD Modeler Salary Near Waterloo, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,920 - $102,067	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,816 - $108,319	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,124 - $107,436	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,809 - $108,310	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,676 - $106,863	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,607 - $109,329	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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