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# Jobs in Dubuque, IA — Salary & Top Employers

**State:** [Iowa Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/iowa?utm_source=ai_markdown)
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**Open jobs:** 604
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 998
- Median salary: $52K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $38K – $79K
- Remote share: 3.4%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 998 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Dubuque, IA runs 26% below the United States median ($52K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Dubuque, IA: Hospitals and Health Care (17% of all postings), followed by Retail and Insurance Carriers.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Dubuque, IA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 168 | $47K |
| Retail | 143 | $45K |
| Insurance | 129 | — |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 55 | $85K |

## Top roles hiring in Dubuque, IA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 51 | — |
| Retail Sales Associate | 40 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Dubuque, IA

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [MercyOne Clinton Jobs & Careers — Hospital & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mercyone-clinton?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 109 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 12 employers filed 15 petitions.

## Top visa sponsors in Dubuque, IA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Dubuque | 2 | — |
| Fractal Analytics | 2 | — |
| Ossian De Sales Child Care Ctr | 2 | — |
| Crescent Community Health Center | 1 | — |
| Rockwell Automation | 1 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Dubuque, IA?

Advanced manufacturing, financial and insurance services, healthcare, and education are Dubuque's leading sectors. IBM's technology operations facility and John Deere Dubuque Works are among the city's most prominent employers alongside Cottingham & Butler and MercyOne.
### What is the typical salary in Dubuque, Iowa?

Dubuque salaries are competitive with eastern Iowa benchmarks. Technology and financial services roles at companies like IBM tend to pay above the state median, while manufacturing and healthcare wages reflect regional cost-of-living norms. Current data is on this page.
### Who are the top employers in Dubuque, IA?

IBM, John Deere Dubuque Works, Cottingham & Butler, MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center, and Flexsteel Industries are among Dubuque's top employers. Financial services and insurance firms with regional operations round out the major employer base.
### Are remote jobs available in Dubuque, Iowa?

Remote and hybrid roles exist in Dubuque, particularly at IBM's technology operations and financial services firms. Use the remote filter on this page to see current flexible-work listings in the Dubuque area.
### How can I find jobs near Dubuque in the tri-state area?

Dubuque sits at the Iowa-Wisconsin-Illinois tri-state junction. The <a href="/locations/iowa">Iowa state jobs page</a> links to all Iowa city pages. Exploring nearby cities broadens your options across the upper Mississippi River region.
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