Major Employers
| Waterloo Employer | Product/Services | Employees |
| John Deere | Agricultural Equipment | 5,300 |
| Tyson | Food Manufacturer | 2,300 |
| GMAC | Financial Services | 804 |
| Hawkeye Community College | Education | 753 |
| City of Waterloo | City Employees | 521 |
| Covenant Health Systems | Health Care | 2,682 |
| Allen Memorial Hospital | Health Care | 2,080 |
| Waterloo Community Schools | Education | 1,562 |
| Omega Cabinet Ltd | Bath & Kitchen Cabinets | 750 |
| Bertch Cabinet Mfg | Bath & Kitchen Cabinets | 822 |
| Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo | Casino & Hotel | 600 |
| Source: Greater Cedar Valley Alliance - 2010 | ||