Top Paying Jobs in Dubuque, IA
Dubuque, IA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 16,150 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($309,930), Chief Executives ($212,880), Dentists, General ($161,140). The cost of living index is 87.33 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,077/month.
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87.33
Cost of living index
$1,077
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Highest paying careers in Dubuque
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $310K | $149.01/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $213K | $102.35/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $161K | $77.47/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $149K | $71.78/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $145K | $69.9/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $137K | $65.71/hr |
| 7 | Sales Managers | Management | $131K | $62.97/hr |
| 8 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $130K | $62.34/hr |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $130K | $62.32/hr |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | Management | $127K | $61.19/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-12.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,077/mo
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