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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $64K | $30.56/hr |
| 82 | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Office & Admin | $63K | $30.47/hr |
| 83 | Tool and Die Makers | Production & Manufacturing | $63K | $30.43/hr |
| 84 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.25/hr |
| 85 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $62K | $29.93/hr |
| 86 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $62K | $29.92/hr |
| 87 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $62K | $29.86/hr |
| 88 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.84/hr |
| 89 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | Sales | $62K | $29.79/hr |
| 90 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.64/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Dubuque
Cost of living vs. national average-12.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,077/mo
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