Nurse Practitioners Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $130,010 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $62.51
10th percentile $107,700
90th percentile $150,230
Employed locally 100
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,700
    25th
    $111,610
    50th (median)
    $130,010
    75th
    $141,080
    90th
    $150,230

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 171% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 71% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    California $166,610
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,790
    Visalia, CA $156,740
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $144,350

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $70,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,300
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,740
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $48,320
    Physical Therapists $96,320
    Dental Hygienists $79,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Dubuque, IA is $62.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.00 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Dubuque, IA is 0.6% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $107,700 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,610.