Metadata Manager Salary in Waterloo, IA

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How much does a Metadata Manager make in Waterloo, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Metadata Manager in Waterloo, IA is $128,355. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $115,523 to $139,740, with most professionals earning between $103,840 and $150,105.

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What is a Metadata Manager?

The Metadata Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization, maintenance, and quality of metadata within a company or organization. This includes developing and implementing metadata standards, policies, and procedures, as well as ensuring that metadata is accurate, consistent, and up-to-date. The Metadata Manager may also be responsible for managing a team of metadata specialists, collaborating with other departments to ensure metadata needs are met, and staying current on industry best practices and trends in metadata management. Additionally, the Metadata Manager may be involved in data governance and data quality initiatives to ensure that metadata is effectively utilized and leveraged across the organization.

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Average Salary Range for Metadata Manager in Waterloo, IA

Average Base Salary

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128355

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123135
151904
137690
What is the average salary for Metadata Manager in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Metadata Manager in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Metadata Manager ranges from $115,523 to $139,740 with the average base salary of $128,355. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,135 to $151,904 with the average total cash compensation of $137,690.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $128,355 $115,523 - $139,740
Bonus $9,334 $7,612 - $12,164
Total Pay $137,690 $123,135 - $151,904
* 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.

Metadata Manager Salary Near Waterloo, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,112 - $135,614 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,980 - $143,922 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,010 - $142,748 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,970 - $143,910 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,381 - $141,987 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,089 - $145,263 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....More

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