Veterinarians Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $98,740 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.47
10th percentile $63,380
90th percentile $161,090
Employed locally 40
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,380
    25th
    $84,230
    50th (median)
    $98,740
    75th
    $137,320
    90th
    $161,090

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 130% Median Veterinarians salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $162,930
    California $158,950
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $157,860
    District of Columbia $153,200
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $137,970
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,820

    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
    Nurse Practitioners $130,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Dubuque, IA is $47.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.45 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Dubuque, IA is 21.3% below the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $63,380 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,230.