Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Waterloo, IA
Pay for regulatory affairs specialists in the Waterloo area centers on $31.92 per hour, or about $66,390 a year. The lower quarter earns under $26.42 and the upper quarter over $40.68. That ranks 228th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 139th of 339 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Waterloo.
- $31.92median pay per hour, Waterloo
- $26–$41typical range per hour
- 140employed in the metro area
- 87cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Waterloo, IA
The metro median is 10% below the Iowa statewide median of $35.35 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 140 compliance officers employed in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.65).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.02 | $45,800 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.42 | $54,950 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.92 | $66,390 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.68 | $84,610 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.66 | $101,210 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Waterloo ranks
- 228th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 139th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 8 Iowa metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Waterloo
- Overall prices in Waterloo-Cedar Falls run 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.92 median hour buys what $36.67 buys at the national price level, 3% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 50 mi | $32.12/hr | 137,904 |
| Iowa City, IA | 72 mi | $32.35/hr | 76,710 |
| Ames, IA | 72 mi | $36.43/hr | 69,026 |
| Ankeny, IA | 83 mi | $39.51/hr | 76,727 |
| Dubuque, IA | 84 mi | $31.92/hr | 58,987 |
| Des Moines, IA | 91 mi | $39.51/hr | 213,096 |
Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Iowa · Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Iowa
Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
- Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
- Technical writing and documentation skills
Iowa taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Waterloo, IA?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls metro area have a median pay of $31.92 per hour, about $66,390 a year. The middle half earn between $26.42 and $40.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waterloo a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Waterloo-Cedar Falls ranks 139th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 228th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Iowa license to work in Waterloo as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Iowa requires for your role with the Iowa licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place regulatory affairs specialists in Waterloo?
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- MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
- Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 1 posting$49.72/ hr$40–$60
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