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
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Highest paying careers in Dubuque
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Financial Managers | Management | $127K | $61.05/hr |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $126K | $60.6/hr |
| 13 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $120K | $57.58/hr |
| 14 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $116K | $55.78/hr |
| 15 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $114K | $54.77/hr |
| 16 | Lawyers | Legal | $109K | $52.54/hr |
| 17 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $109K | $52.43/hr |
| 18 | Software Developers | Technology | $105K | $50.65/hr |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | Management | $105K | $50.43/hr |
| 20 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $105K | $50.33/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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