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How much does an inspector make in Dubuque?

$49,800a year

Median yearly pay for inspectors in the Dubuque, IA metro area. That is $23.94 an hour or $4,150 a month.

Hourly
$23.94
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
151 of 388
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,710Median: $49,800Highest 10%: $64,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,710$18.13
25th$46,930$22.56
Median$49,800$23.94
75th$55,680$26.77
90th$64,400$30.96

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for inspectors.

Ames, IA$61,820
Sioux City, IA$54,800
Waterloo, IA$51,250
Davenport, IA$51,190
Des Moines, IA$50,850
Cedar Rapids, IA$49,420
Iowa City, IA$49,270
Omaha, NE$49,030
Inspector salary in Iowa Inspector salary in all states

Related jobs in Dubuque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,130
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$64,420
Tool and Die Maker$63,290
Machinist$58,890
Welder$56,100
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$55,770
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,110
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$50,320
Cutting$49,740
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$49,180
Salaries for every job in Dubuque, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an inspector make an hour in Dubuque?

The median hourly pay in the Dubuque, IA metro area is $23.94 ($49,800 a year).

Do inspectors make more in Dubuque than the national average?

Yes: $49,800 against $48,570 nationally, 3% more.

How does Dubuque compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $50,740, so Dubuque pays 2% less.

Where does Dubuque rank for inspector pay?

151 of 388 metro areas with data.

How much does an inspector make starting out in Dubuque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,400 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.