FY 2025-2026 Data

Mechanical Engineers Salary in Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA, IA

Official H1B prevailing wage data for Mechanical Engineers (SOC 17-2141) in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metropolitan area.

Median Annual Wage (L2)
$85,842

Most common H1B wage level

Entry Level (L1)
$66,997

For junior positions

Location Tier
Tier 3

Standard Metro Area

Detailed Wage Levels
Breakdown of hourly and annual prevailing wages for all experience levels.
LevelExperienceHourly RateAnnual Salary
Level 1Entry Level$32.21/hr$66,997
Level 2Qualified$41.27/hr$85,842
Level 3Experienced$50.33/hr$104,686
Level 4Fully Competent$59.39/hr$123,531

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