SOC 13-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Accountants and Auditors — Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Dubuque, IA is $74,140 a year, trailing the national median of $83,680 by 11.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Dubuque, IA is $74,140 a year, trailing the national median of $83,680 by 11.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $61,160 and $91,110. The lowest tenth earn under $50,800, while the highest tenth earn more than $118,130.
The area has 450 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 7.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Ames records the highest median at $79,320. Of the 249 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 60th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,800 | −39.3% |
| 25th | $61,160 | −26.9% |
| Median (50th) | $74,140 | −11.4% |
| 75th | $91,110 | +8.9% |
| 90th | $118,130 | +41.2% |
| Mean | $79,580 | −4.9% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ames | $79,320 | 530 | |
| 2 | Des Moines | $79,290 | 4,850 | |
| 3 | Sioux City | $78,650 | 520 | |
| 4 | Davenport | $77,600 | 1,560 | |
| 5 | Cedar Rapids | $77,180 | 1,190 | |
| 6 | Iowa City | $75,100 | 790 | |
| 7 | Waterloo | $73,530 | 540 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dubuque run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $74,140 goes as far as $84,442 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,442US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,140 a year, 11.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,800 to $118,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ames, at $79,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Accountants and Auditors in Dubuque, IA?
The median annual wage is $74,140, or $35.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $83,680, so pay in Dubuque, IA is 11.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Dubuque, IA earns more than $118,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ames, at $79,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Dubuque, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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