Metro profile · CBSA 20220
Healthcare wages in Dubuque, IA
23 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
46
Across 23 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Dubuque
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
23 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $309,930 | $298,153 | 50 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $38,090 | $36,643 | 48 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $145,390 | $139,865 | 48 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $63,750 | $61,328 | 47 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $47,850 | $46,032 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,840 | $96,046 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $161,140 | $155,017 | 46 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $74,530 | $71,698 | 46 |
| Paramedics | allied | $41,260 | $39,692 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $45,100 | $43,386 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $41,580 | $40,000 | 46 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,500 | $58,201 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $126,050 | $121,260 | 46 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $44,730 | $43,030 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $129,620 | $124,694 | 46 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $94,210 | $90,630 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $55,680 | $53,564 | 45 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $74,190 | $71,371 | 45 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $41,070 | $39,509 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $85,030 | $81,799 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,430 | $36,008 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $76,790 | $73,872 | 43 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $51,640 | $49,678 | 42 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Dubuque
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.