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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Engineering | $66K | $31.62/hr |
| 72 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $65K | $31.48/hr |
| 73 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Arts & Media | $65K | $31.1/hr |
| 74 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $64K | $30.97/hr |
| 75 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $64K | $30.96/hr |
| 76 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $64K | $30.86/hr |
| 77 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $64K | $30.8/hr |
| 78 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $64K | $30.79/hr |
| 79 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $64K | $30.78/hr |
| 80 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $64K | $30.65/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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