Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Dubuque
249 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Dubuque belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $20,060 per year. The highest is $309,930.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $20,060 | 810 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $21,720 | 460 | |
| 3 | Gambling Dealers | $24,290 | — | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,110 | 190 | |
| 5 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,670 | 100 | |
| 6 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,340 | 90 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,680 | 1,600 | |
| 8 | Dishwashers | $29,380 | 150 | |
| 9 | Animal Caretakers | $29,420 | 80 | |
| 10 | Cooks, Fast Food | $29,500 | 290 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $309,930 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $212,880 | 100 |
| Dentists, General | $161,140 | 60 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $149,300 | 230 |
| Pharmacists | $145,390 | 140 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,670 | 120 |
| Sales Managers | $130,980 | 160 |
| Human Resources Managers | $129,670 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,620 | 130 |
| Marketing Managers | $127,280 | 90 |
| Financial Managers | $126,980 | 390 |
| Physician Assistants | $126,050 | 40 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $119,770 | 70 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $116,010 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $113,920 | 60 |
| Lawyers | $109,270 | 100 |
| Industrial Engineers | $109,040 | 230 |
| Software Developers | $105,360 | 330 |
| Managers, All Other | $104,900 | 150 |
| Project Management Specialists | $104,690 | 290 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,290 | 70 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $102,660 | 90 |
| Construction Managers | $102,240 | 80 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $101,850 | 190 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $100,170 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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