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Financial Managers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$125,690

Mean: $142,480

~$98,038 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$60.43

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$5,864/mo

Savings rate

70%

Financial Managers salary in Waterloo, IA — median $125,690/year, range $100,440-$172,890

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$100,440

Median

$125,690

75th %

$172,890

Median is in the 35th percentile of the typical range

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About Financial Managers salaries in Waterloo, IA

Financial Managers in Waterloo, IA earn a median of $125,690 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $142,480, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most financial managers in this area earn between $100,440 and $172,890. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $60.43 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 16% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

16% growth. Companies are dealing with more complex regulation, global supply chain risk, and volatile markets — they need people who can actually manage the money, not just report on it. Tech and healthcare companies are paying the most.

Worth knowing: The CFO track often starts with a CPA or CFA plus an MBA. Financial managers who can speak data science (SQL, Python, BI tools) move up faster than those who can't.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a financial managers in Waterloo?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $125,690. The average (mean) is $142,480, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a financial managers make per hour in Waterloo?

About $60.43/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for financial managers in Waterloo?

The middle 50% earn between $100,440 and $172,890. Below $100,440 is typically entry-level; above $172,890 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $125,690 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$125,690$98,038
Monthly$10,474$8,170
Biweekly$4,834$3,771
Weekly$2,417$1,885
Hourly (40h/wk)$60.43$47.13
Hourly (35h/wk)$69.06$53.87
Hourly (30h/wk)$80.57$62.84
Daily (8h)$483$377

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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