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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Dubuque?

$61,030a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Dubuque, IA metro area. That is $29.34 an hour or $5,086 a month.

Hourly
$29.34
Vs. national median
+21%
Rank among cities
29 of 392
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,600Median: $61,030Highest 10%: $77,770
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,600$18.08
25th$46,120$22.17
Median$61,030$29.34
75th$73,300$35.24
90th$77,770$37.39

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Des Moines, IA$60,470
Ames, IA$58,820
Omaha, NE$54,230
Sioux City, IA$54,230
Iowa City, IA$49,960
Cedar Rapids, IA$49,890
Waterloo, IA$48,720
Davenport, IA$47,880
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Iowa Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Dubuque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$73,880
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$65,480
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$64,040
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$61,500
Heating$61,410
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$57,630
Maintenance and Repair Worker$54,360
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$51,000
Installation$47,090
Salaries for every job in Dubuque, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Dubuque?

The median hourly pay in the Dubuque, IA metro area is $29.34 ($61,030 a year).

Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Dubuque than the national average?

Yes: $61,030 against $50,620 nationally, 21% more.

How does Dubuque compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $50,510, so Dubuque pays 21% more.

Where does Dubuque rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

29 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Dubuque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,770 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.