From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 28, 2026Sources
The short version
Staff reviews on Glassdoor rate pay and benefits at the association 4.4 out of 5, so compensation is the part of the job people there speak well of.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09Source: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation satisfaction
- Staff on Glassdoor gave the association strong marks for compensation and benefits, averaging 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Sources
As of 2026-09Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Dubuque, IA
Perched on dramatic Mississippi River limestone bluffs, Dubuque anchors a bustling Tri-State healthcare corridor. Swap hospital scrubs for brick-and-timber lofts in the Historic Millwork District or rides up the Fenelon Place Elevator. Best of all, your paycheck stretches further in this historic river town, where living costs sit nearly 13% below the national average.
Browse roles in Dubuque- Metro price level · Dubuque area
- 13% below the national average
- BEA index 87.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $948/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $65,845/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from Iowa Primary Care Association
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Salary/Iowa-Primary-Care-Association-Salaries-E1781979.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026-09
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