Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $69,210 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.27
10th percentile $49,200
90th percentile $84,150
Employed locally 150
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,200
    25th
    $59,660
    50th (median)
    $69,210
    75th
    $72,790
    90th
    $84,150

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 91% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    District of Columbia $85,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,730
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $80,090
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,830
    Peoria, IL $74,530

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,310
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,120
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,400
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Dubuque, IA is $33.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.54 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Dubuque, IA is 8.5% above the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $49,200 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,660.