Physician Assistants Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $125,210 -6% vs national
Median hourly $60.20
10th percentile $62,460
90th percentile $157,370
Employed locally 30
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,460
    25th
    $113,440
    50th (median)
    $125,210
    75th
    $130,370
    90th
    $157,370

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 165% Median Physician Assistants salary is 65% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $164,750
    California $161,080
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,310
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $158,300
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $154,400
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $150,840

    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 Physician Assistants make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Dubuque, IA is $60.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.27 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Dubuque, IA is 6% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $62,460 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,440.