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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.56/hr |
| 62 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $74K | $35.52/hr |
| 63 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.02/hr |
| 64 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $72K | $34.7/hr |
| 65 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $72K | $34.54/hr |
| 66 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $70K | $33.82/hr |
| 67 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $69K | $33.2/hr |
| 68 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $69K | $33.16/hr |
| 69 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $68K | $32.65/hr |
| 70 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.76/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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