The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Dubuque, IA is $27,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,890.
Pay spans roughly $15,080 at the 10th percentile to $48,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.02 per hour. An estimated 810 people work as waiters and waitresses in Dubuque, IA.
| Median (annual) | $27,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.02 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 |
| 90th percentile | $48,460 |
| Employment | 810 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.