May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Dubuque
Dubuque, IA
249 occupations
Across 249 occupations with published wages in Dubuque, physicians, all other record the highest median at $309,930 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Dubuque
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,880 | $46,670 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,810 | $30,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,600 | $28,680 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,310 | $58,470 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,280 | $76,790 |
| Cashiers | 1,240 | $30,500 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,170 | $92,530 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,020 | $38,090 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,020 | $36,850 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,010 | $41,580 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,060 | 810 |
| Bartenders | $21,720 | 460 |
| Gambling Dealers | $24,290 | — |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,110 | 190 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,670 | 100 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,340 | 90 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,680 | 1,600 |
| Dishwashers | $29,380 | 150 |
| Animal Caretakers | $29,420 | 80 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,500 | 290 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.