Childcare Workers Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $30,260 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.55
10th percentile $22,280
90th percentile $39,060
Employed locally 350
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,280
    25th
    $29,100
    50th (median)
    $30,260
    75th
    $35,510
    90th
    $39,060

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Childcare Workers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $38,720
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,560
    California $38,220
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $38,060
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,920

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,220
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $40,930
    Animal Caretakers $28,670
    Recreation Workers $36,750
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $33,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Dubuque, IA is $14.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.90 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Dubuque, IA is 5.6% below the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,280 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,100.