Transmission Operator Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Transmission Operator in Waterloo, IA is $40,937. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $33,322 to a high of $51,008, with most professionals earning between $36,951 and $46,209.

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Average Salary Range for Transmission Operator in Waterloo, IA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
36951
46209
40937

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
37194
46725
41281
What is the average salary for Transmission Operator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Transmission Operator in Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Transmission Operator ranges from $36,951 to $46,209 with the average base salary of $40,937. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,194 to $46,725 with the average total cash compensation of $41,281.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $40,937 $36,951 - $46,209
Bonus $344 $243 - $516
Total Pay $41,281 $37,194 - $46,725
* 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.

Transmission Operator Salary Near Waterloo, IA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $36,832 - $46,060 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,829 - $47,306 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,520 - $46,921 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ames, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,422 - $48,048 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,319 - $46,668 COMPARE TO Waterloo, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,777 - $48,493 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

Waterloo, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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