Salary guide, May 2025
Mold Maker pay in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA
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The median annual wage for Tool and Die Makers in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA was $65,590 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $60,950 and $66,730.
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA median is $1,540 above the national median of $64,050, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-4111 Tool and Die Makers
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What should you know about waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $55,980 | $60,950 | $65,590 | $66,730 | $76,830 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26.91 | $29.30 | $31.53 | $32.08 | $36.94 |
BLS estimated 100 workers employed in this occupation in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA. Location quotient: 3.13.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,680 | $51,490 | $64,050 | $78,770 | $92,680 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.48 | $24.75 | $30.79 | $37.87 | $44.56 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Mold Maker median is $65,590. The all-occupations median in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA is $47,430. Ratio: 1.38 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 3.13 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $57,850 | $61,850 | $62,070 |
| May 2025 | $60,950 | $65,590 | $66,730 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4111 Tool and Die Makers, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-4111 Tool and Die Makers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,140 | $58,200 to $77,800 |
| Dubuque, IA | $63,290 | $61,570 to $74,340 |
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