Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $45,790 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $32,320
90th percentile $56,340
Employed locally 890
National median $42,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,320
    25th
    $38,140
    50th (median)
    $45,790
    75th
    $48,660
    90th
    $56,340

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary vs area income 60% Median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $63,630
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $63,140
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $56,550
    Jackson, MS $55,980
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $55,460

    Nearby metros — Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alexandria, LA $61,030
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $49,060
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $48,120
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $47,830
    Ames, IA $47,250
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,140

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Dubuque, IA is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.36 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salaries?

    The median Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators salary in Dubuque, IA is 8.5% above the national median of $42,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (10th percentile) earn around $32,320 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,140.