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.
$88K
Avg. median salary
87.33
Cost of living index
$1,077
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Dubuque
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $50.14/hr |
| 22 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $103K | N/A |
| 23 | Construction Managers | Management | $102K | $49.15/hr |
| 24 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $102K | $48.97/hr |
| 25 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $100K | $48.16/hr |
| 26 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48/hr |
| 27 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $99K | $47.71/hr |
| 28 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.7/hr |
| 29 | Facilities Managers | Management | $99K | $47.6/hr |
| 30 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.29/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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