Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Dubuque, IA
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$28.29/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Dubuque, IA is $28.29 per hour. This is 49% lower than the Iowa average of $42.08.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Dubuque, IA compared to State and National Averages
$28.29/hour
Dubuque, IA
64% lower than the US average.
$42.08/hour
Iowa
10% lower than the US average.
$46.30/hour
United States
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Dubuque Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Dubuque Compare to Other Cities
Davenport, Iowa
$26/hour
This is 8% lower than the Dubuque average of $28.29.
Moline, Illinois
$26/hour
This is 8% lower than the Dubuque average of $28.29.
Des Moines, Iowa
$30/hour
This is 6% higher than the Dubuque average of $28.29.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $30 | $38 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $30 | $38 |
Last updated on April 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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