Machinists Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $58,840 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.29
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $61,820
Employed locally 120
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $49,100
    50th (median)
    $58,840
    75th
    $61,820
    90th
    $61,820

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 78% Median Machinists salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,780
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $64,510
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $61,970
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $61,290
    Virginia $60,920

    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 Machinists make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Dubuque, IA is $28.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.92 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Dubuque, IA is 4.8% above the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,100.