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How much does an elementary school teacher make in Dubuque?

$57,840a year

Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Dubuque, IA metro area. That is $27.81 an hour or $4,820 a month.

Hourly
$27.81
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
312 of 383
Jobs in the area
560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,230Median: $57,840Highest 10%: $77,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,230$21.26
25th$48,190$23.17
Median$57,840$27.81
75th$64,260$30.89
90th$77,840$37.42

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.

Omaha, NE$62,670
Ames, IA$62,430
Sioux City, IA$62,270
Davenport, IA$61,650
Des Moines, IA$61,650
Cedar Rapids, IA$61,430
Iowa City, IA$60,870
Waterloo, IA$60,780
Elementary School Teacher salary in Iowa Elementary School Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Dubuque

Same field, median yearly pay.

Instructional Coordinator$64,010
Special Education Teacher$60,470
Secondary School Teacher$60,200
Special Education Teacher$58,950
Self-Enrichment Teacher$34,040
Preschool Teacher$31,130
Teaching Assistant$30,410
Salaries for every job in Dubuque, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Dubuque?

The median hourly pay in the Dubuque, IA metro area is $27.81 ($57,840 a year).

Do elementary school teachers make more in Dubuque than the national average?

No: $57,840 against $63,970 nationally, 10% less.

How does Dubuque compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $60,580, so Dubuque pays 5% less.

Where does Dubuque rank for elementary school teacher pay?

312 of 383 metro areas with data.

How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Dubuque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,840 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.