DOL Median (Dubuque, IA)
$67,517
vs National
-13.2%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,769
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,517
-13.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Dubuque, IA earns $67,517 in nominal terms, which is 13.2% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $74,769 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Dubuque, IA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Deere & Company | $81,000 | 107 |
| Rogers, Freels and Associates Inc. | $78,052 | 6 |
| ROGERS, FREELS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $75,379 | 8 |
| Entegee, Inc. | $67,808 | 24 |
| ADECCO GROUP NA/ENTEGEE, INC. | $67,558 | 51 |
| Rogers, Freels & Associates, Inc | $67,517 | 20 |
| Caresoft Global Technologies Inc | $63,500 | 248 |
| ADECCO GROUP NA/ENGEGEE, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Dubuque, IA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Dubuque, IA is $67,517 based on 51 DOL filings.
Is Dubuque, IA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Dubuque, IA earns 13.2% less than the national median of $77,792, or $74,769 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.