Industrial Engineers Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $106,120 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $51.02
10th percentile $78,090
90th percentile $131,960
Employed locally 210
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,090
    25th
    $87,840
    50th (median)
    $106,120
    75th
    $106,120
    90th
    $131,960

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 140% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Louisiana $126,960
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,990
    California $123,070
    District of Columbia $118,960
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $117,850
    Peoria, IL $111,330

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$88,680
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,640
    Electrical Engineers$103,670
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,890
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$85,390
    Mechanical Drafters$57,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Dubuque, IA is $51.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.19 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Dubuque, IA is 4.9% above the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineers in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,090 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,840.