High-paying manufacturing jobs in Dubuque

Manufacturing produces goods through labor and machinery. Workers operate equipment, monitor production, and ensure quality. Technical skills and attention to detail are vital.


The 42 manufacturing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $14.97 and $39.76 per hour. Assembler, CNC Operator and CNC Lathe Operator are among the most popular high-paying roles in Dubuque, IA.

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Updated Oct 18, 2026
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Dubuque, IA
Iowa
Job openings (Dubuque)

Production Lead

Dubuque

$39.76 per hour

Iowa

$26.20 per hour

Production Supervisor

Dubuque

$38.57 per hour

Iowa

$24.59 per hour

Tool and Die Maker

Dubuque

$32.13 per hour

Iowa

$24.88 per hour

Welder

Dubuque

$27.40 per hour

Iowa

$23.79 per hour

CNC Operator

Dubuque

$24.74 per hour

Iowa

$21.09 per hour

Assembler

Dubuque

$24.19 per hour

Iowa

$19.25 per hour

Manufacturing Associate

Dubuque

$23.50 per hour

Iowa

$21.38 per hour

Quality Assurance Inspector

Dubuque

$22.51 per hour

Iowa

$21.79 per hour

CNC Lathe Operator

Dubuque

$19.45 per hour

Iowa

$22.08 per hour

Production Associate

Dubuque

$14.97 per hour

Iowa

$17.76 per hour

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