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How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make in Dubuque?

$65,480a year

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics in the Dubuque, IA metro area. That is $31.48 an hour or $5,457 a month.

Hourly
$31.48
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
166 of 391
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,260Median: $65,480Highest 10%: $86,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$53,260$25.61
25th$62,570$30.08
Median$65,480$31.48
75th$73,710$35.44
90th$86,410$41.54

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for industrial machinery mechanics.

Waterloo, IA$77,850
Cedar Rapids, IA$73,800
Davenport, IA$72,790
Sioux City, IA$68,940
Ames, IA$67,250
Omaha, NE$65,320
Des Moines, IA$63,590
Iowa City, IA$63,490
Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in Iowa Industrial Machinery Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Dubuque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$73,880
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$64,040
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$61,500
Heating$61,410
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$61,030
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 industrial machinery mechanic make an hour in Dubuque?

The median hourly pay in the Dubuque, IA metro area is $31.48 ($65,480 a year).

Do industrial machinery mechanics make more in Dubuque than the national average?

Yes: $65,480 against $64,520 nationally, 1% more.

How does Dubuque compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $64,400, so Dubuque pays 2% more.

Where does Dubuque rank for industrial machinery mechanic pay?

166 of 391 metro areas with data.

How much does an industrial machinery mechanic make starting out in Dubuque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $53,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,410 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.