Best CNC Machinist Schools in Dubuque, Iowa (2026)

Dubuque sits within the Iowa CNC machinist workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $57,540 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Dubuque Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$57,540BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment2,880 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Dubuque County unemployment rate3.3%BLS LAUS, 2024
Iowa location quotient1.00BLS OEWS, May 2025

What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Dubuque. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Dubuque County and Iowa figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


CNC Machinist Schools near Dubuque

Cnc Machinist Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $58,750 $28.24 per hour
Job Outlook 0.0% 100 jobs (2024–2034)
29,500 openings/yr

Cnc-Machinist Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $58,750 $28.24/hr
Average Salary $59,320 $28.52/hr

Salary Range

$39,200 10th pctl
$58,750 Median
$80,010 90th pctl
10th Percentile $39,200 $18.85/hr
25th Percentile $47,570 $22.87/hr
75th Percentile $67,700 $32.55/hr
90th Percentile $80,010 $38.47/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed287,050
Growth (2024-2034)0.0%
Annual Openings29,500
Jobs per 1,0001.8

Machinists (51-4041) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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