Medical Assistants Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $42,090 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.23
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $48,610
Employed locally 130
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $42,090
    75th
    $44,900
    90th
    $48,610

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Assistants salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $50,300
    District of Columbia $49,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,710
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,510
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,190
    California $48,050

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $41,220
    Nursing Assistants $40,460
    Dental Assistants $47,410
    Phlebotomists $37,030
    Physical Therapist Assistants $56,880
    Massage Therapists $51,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Dubuque, IA is $20.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.22 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Dubuque, IA is 4.8% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.