SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Dubuque, IA is $47,840 per year, close to the national median of $47,320 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Dubuque, IA is $47,840 per year, close to the national median of $47,320 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $18,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,480 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,220 to $60,860.
Employment stands at 200, or 3.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Waterloo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $51,890. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 159th of 249 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,830 | −60.2% |
| 25th | $33,220 | −29.8% |
| Median (50th) | $47,840 | +1.1% |
| 75th | $60,860 | +28.6% |
| 90th | $81,480 | +72.2% |
| Mean | $51,590 | +9.0% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo | $51,890 | 240 | |
| 2 | Cedar Rapids | $49,150 | 310 | |
| 3 | Sioux City | $48,150 | 150 | |
| 4 | Des Moines | $46,710 | 860 | |
| 5 | Davenport | $45,170 | 290 | |
| 6 | Ames | $36,740 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dubuque run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $47,840 goes as far as $54,487 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,840as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,487US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,840 a year, 1.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $18,830 to $81,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Waterloo, at $51,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Dubuque, IA?
The median annual wage is $47,840, 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 $47,320, so pay in Dubuque, IA is 1.1% higher. 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 $81,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $18,830 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 Waterloo, at $51,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 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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