SOC 11-3071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers — Dubuque
Dubuque, IA · 7 metro areas compared
In Dubuque, IA the median wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers is $116,010 a year, which is 8.2% higher than the national figure of $107,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Dubuque, IA the median wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers is $116,010 a year, which is 8.2% higher than the national figure of $107,230. Half of workers earn between $82,630 and $151,540. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,970 and the ninetieth at $185,190.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.10 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Cedar Rapids leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $107,570. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 14th of 249 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,970 | −45.0% |
| 25th | $82,630 | −22.9% |
| Median (50th) | $116,010 | +8.2% |
| 75th | $151,540 | +41.3% |
| 90th | $185,190 | +72.7% |
| Mean | $124,540 | +16.1% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Rapids | $107,570 | 180 | |
| 2 | Ames | $104,930 | 60 | |
| 3 | Sioux City | $102,490 | 70 | |
| 4 | Davenport | $102,000 | 280 | |
| 5 | Des Moines | $100,880 | 470 | |
| 6 | Iowa City | $100,620 | 50 | |
| 7 | Waterloo | $91,250 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dubuque run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $116,010 goes as far as $132,130 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$116,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$132,130US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $116,010 a year, 8.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,970 to $185,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cedar Rapids, at $107,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Dubuque, IA?
The median annual wage is $116,010, or $55.78 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 $107,230, so pay in Dubuque, IA is 8.2% 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 $185,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,970 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 Cedar Rapids, at $107,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 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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