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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Avg. median salary
87.33
Cost of living index
$1,077
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Dubuque
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $62K | $29.57/hr |
| 92 | Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $29.57/hr |
| 93 | Highway Maintenance Workers | Construction & Trades | $61K | $29.53/hr |
| 94 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $61K | $29.53/hr |
| 95 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $61K | $29.51/hr |
| 96 | Tax Preparers | Business & Finance | $61K | $29.49/hr |
| 97 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $61K | $29.42/hr |
| 98 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $61K | $29.34/hr |
| 99 | Editors | Arts & Media | $61K | $29.32/hr |
| 100 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | Repair & Maintenance | $61K | $29.27/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Dubuque
Cost of living vs. national average-12.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,077/mo
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