Pool Operator Salary in Waterloo, Iowa

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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Pool Operator in Waterloo, IA is $52,420. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,628 to a high of $66,202, with most professionals earning between $46,247 and $59,634.

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What does a Pool Operator do?

Common responsibilities of a Pool Operator

Follow and adhere to all local, state and federal guidelines in regards to pools, spas, and aquatics- related facilities.

January 11, 2023

Operate, repair, maintain, and clean mechanical equipment for pool operation including water filtration system, intake and outlet valves, chemical feeders, pumps, vacuum equipment, and chlorine metering devices.

June 26, 2022

Cleaning the pool, pool deck, and pump areas by following manufactures guidelines and best practices to ensure a safe environment (90%).

October 05, 2022

Reports any tool missing, needed, or corrected to the department lead/supervisor.

November 27, 2022

Hand held power equipment (trimmers, tillers, chainsaws, etc.

February 11, 2023

Attend all meetings and training sessions as suggested by supervisor.

May 13, 2023

Assists in performing chlorine, fluoride and other field tests in accordance with established procedures.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Pool Operator in Waterloo, IA

Average Base Salary

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46247

59634

52420

Average Total Cash Compensation

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47015

61460

53587

What is the average salary for Pool Operator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pool Operator in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Pool Operator ranges from $46,247 to $59,634 with the average base salary of $52,420. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,015 to $61,460 with the average total cash compensation of $53,587.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,420	$46,247 - $59,634
Bonus	$1,167	$767 - $1,826
Total Pay	$53,587	$47,015 - $61,460

* 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.

Pool Operator Salary Near Waterloo, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,882 - $57,873	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,631 - $61,418	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,243 - $60,918	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,627 - $61,413	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,991 - $60,593	COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,075 - $61,991	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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