Dubuque engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Dubuque, IA metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$100,757
Dubuque
Top earners
$147,736
Higher end
vs national
-16% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
IA
Iowa
Engineers in the Dubuque, IA metro earn an estimated $100,757, -16% vs national, with top earners near $147,736. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Dubuque
Estimated pay for each discipline in Dubuque. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $141,770 | $209,470 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $106,120 | $131,960 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $103,670 | $145,190 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $101,110 | $161,620 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $101,110 | $161,620 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $101,110 | $161,620 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $101,110 | $161,620 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $101,110 | $161,620 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $101,110 | $161,620 | Estimate | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $88,680 | $128,020 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$141,770
90th
$209,470
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$106,120
90th
$131,960
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$103,670
90th
$145,190
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$101,110
90th
$161,620
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$101,110
90th
$161,620
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$101,110
90th
$161,620
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$101,110
90th
$161,620
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$101,110
90th
$161,620
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$101,110
90th
$161,620
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$88,680
90th
$128,020
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What affects engineering pay in Dubuque
- ▹Local market. Dubuque pay runs -16% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Iowa statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Dubuque, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Dubuque — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 4 engineering occupations in Dubuque, IA, weighted by local employment (810 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →