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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $77K | $37.08/hr |
| 52 | Food Service Managers | Management | $77K | $36.98/hr |
| 53 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $77K | $36.92/hr |
| 54 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.62/hr |
| 55 | Data Scientists | Technology | $75K | $35.96/hr |
| 56 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $75K | $35.84/hr |
| 57 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $75K | $35.83/hr |
| 58 | Insurance Underwriters | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.76/hr |
| 59 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $74K | $35.67/hr |
| 60 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.65/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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