Bakers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $39,890 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.18
10th percentile $29,670
90th percentile $47,060
Employed locally 90
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,670
    25th
    $36,350
    50th (median)
    $39,890
    75th
    $46,750
    90th
    $47,060

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 53% Median Bakers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    California $39,570
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $39,460
    District of Columbia $39,090

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,820
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,070
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Dubuque, IA is $19.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.65 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Dubuque, IA is 8.8% above the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,670 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,350.