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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$61,660

Mean: $69,410

~$48,095 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$29.64

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salary in Dubuque, IA — median $61,660/year, range $51,340-$79,920

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$51,340

Median

$61,660

75th %

$79,920

Median is in the 36th percentile of the typical range

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About Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists salaries in Dubuque, IA

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in Dubuque, IA earn a median of $61,660 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $69,410, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most market research analysts and marketing specialists in this area earn between $51,340 and $79,920. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $29.64 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 13% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

13% growth. Companies can't stop spending on understanding what customers want and how they behave. The best analysts combine statistical modeling with actual marketing insight — data without context is just noise.

Worth knowing: Python or R plus experience with A/B testing and attribution modeling is the premium skill set. Tech and e-commerce companies pay the most — $120K+ for senior analysts who can own a marketing analytics function.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a market research analysts and marketing specialists in Dubuque?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $61,660. The average (mean) is $69,410, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a market research analysts and marketing specialists make per hour in Dubuque?

About $29.64/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for market research analysts and marketing specialists in Dubuque?

The middle 50% earn between $51,340 and $79,920. Below $51,340 is typically entry-level; above $79,920 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $61,660 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$61,660$48,095
Monthly$5,138$4,008
Biweekly$2,372$1,850
Weekly$1,186$925
Hourly (40h/wk)$29.64$23.12
Hourly (35h/wk)$33.88$26.43
Hourly (30h/wk)$39.53$30.83
Daily (8h)$237$185

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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