Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $60,940 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.30
10th percentile $46,150
90th percentile $63,530
Employed locally 90
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,150
    25th
    $57,650
    50th (median)
    $60,940
    75th
    $61,250
    90th
    $63,530

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Highway Maintenance Workers salary vs area income 80% Median Highway Maintenance Workers salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Nearby metros — Highway Maintenance Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,880
    Peoria, IL $59,460
    California $58,300
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $58,270
    Ames, IA $58,080

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,440
    Carpenters $57,390
    Electricians $63,810
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,790
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Dubuque, IA is $29.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.25 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Dubuque, IA is 24.2% above the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Highway Maintenance Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,150 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,650.