Median DOL Salary
$69,939
Total DOL Filings
447
Companies Hiring
122
Cost of Living Index
90.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Dubuque, IA$69,939
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Dubuque, IA is 14.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Dubuque
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Corporation | 64 | $96,595 | Staffing | |
| Wipro Limited | 64 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| ADECCO GROUP NA/ENTEGEE, INC. | 33 | $67,517 | Other | |
| Rogers, Freels & Associates, Inc | 32 | $78,458 | Other | |
| Deere & Company | 19 | $100,000 | Other | |
| Entegee, Inc. | 17 | $79,799 | Other | |
| University of Dubuque | 14 | $37,690 | Other | |
| Loras College | 13 | $60,000 | Other | |
| SPARTA CONSULTING | 13 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Alindus Inc | 10 | $75,000 | Other | |
| InfoWeb Systems, Inc. | 9 | $84,250 | Other | |
| CDI Solutions, Inc. | 7 | $93,538 | Other | |
| IBM India Private Limited | 6 | $74,825 | Staffing | |
| Emmaus Bible College | 6 | $43,510 | Other | |
| MEDICAL ASSOCIATES CLINIC, P.C. | 5 | $210,000 | Other | |
| FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES | 5 | $96,013 | Other | |
| Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque, Iowa | 5 | $50,204 | Other | |
| KPIT INFOSYSTEMS INC | 5 | $67,122 | Staffing | |
| Holy Family Catholic Schools | 5 | $38,386 | Other | |
| DIGITAL CANAL CORPORATION | 4 | $48,300 | Other | |
| Dataserv Inc | 4 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Conexus MedStaff LLC | 4 | $54,080 | Other | |
| ARTECH INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 4 | $95,118 | Other | |
| Hirschbach Motor Lines, Inc. | 4 | $42,995 | Other | |
| AMBRACO, INC | 4 | $44,500 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Dubuque
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $68,320 | -36.3% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,517 | -30.8% | 51 |
| Management Analysts | $65,000 | -21% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Iowa
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Iowa.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $229,950 | 580 |
| Orthodontists | $223,020 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $178,530 | 3,520 |
| Dentists, General | $174,990 | 850 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $170,810 | N/A |
| Aerospace Engineers | $150,010 | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,870 | 1,520 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,610 | 3,650 |
| Nurse Midwives | $136,450 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,400 | 1,200 |
Salary Trend in Dubuque, IA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Dubuque, IA has a cost of living index of 90.3, which is 9.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,742 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $68,320 | $75,659 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $67,517 | $74,769 |
| Management Analysts | $65,000 | $71,982 |
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.