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# Jobs in Waterloo, IA — Salary & Top Employers

**State:** [Iowa Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/iowa?utm_source=ai_markdown)
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**Open jobs:** 413
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 644
- Median salary: $57K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $40K – $85K
- Remote share: 2.6%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 644 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Waterloo, IA runs 18% below the United States median ($57K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Waterloo, IA: Machinery Manufacturing (16% of all postings), followed by Retail and Hospitals and Health Care.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Waterloo, IA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Machinery Manufacturing | 103 | $85K |
| Retail | 63 | — |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 44 | — |
| Hospitality | 43 | — |
| Construction | 36 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 6 employers filed 24 petitions.

## Top visa sponsors in Waterloo, IA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Health | 13 | — |
| UnityPoint Health | 5 | — |
| John Deere | 3 | — |
| Productive Resources | 1 | — |
| Deere & | 1 | — |

[All H1B sponsors in Waterloo, IA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/waterloo-ia?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Waterloo, IA?

Manufacturing, food processing, and healthcare are Waterloo's primary employment sectors. John Deere's Waterloo operations and Tyson Foods are the city's anchor employers, supported by healthcare systems and a growing professional services sector.
### What is the typical salary in Waterloo, Iowa?

Waterloo salaries reflect the Cedar Valley metro's manufacturing base. Skilled production roles at John Deere typically pay above the Iowa median, while healthcare and service roles align with regional benchmarks. Current data is on this page.
### Who are the top employers in Waterloo, IA?

John Deere, Tyson Foods, UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, and Covenant Medical Center are among Waterloo's largest employers. Black Hawk County government and the University of Northern Iowa in nearby Cedar Falls also contribute to the regional job market.
### Are remote jobs available in Waterloo, Iowa?

Remote and hybrid roles exist in Waterloo, particularly in professional services, technology, and administrative roles at large employers. Use the remote filter on this page to see current flexible-work listings in the Cedar Valley area.
### How does Waterloo relate to Cedar Falls for job seekers?

Waterloo and Cedar Falls form the Cedar Valley metro and share a job market. Cedar Falls is home to the University of Northern Iowa with more education-sector jobs, while Waterloo leans toward manufacturing and healthcare. Browsing both pages gives the most complete view.
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