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Electrician Salary in Iowa: Pay by City
Electricians in Iowa earned a median $29.26 an hour, or $60,860 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $22.31 to $38.45 an hour, and the top tenth earned $43.02 or more. That is 4% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $19.12
- 25th
- $22.31
- Median
- $29.26
- 75th
- $38.45
- 90th
- $43.02
- 10th
- $39,770
- 25th
- $46,400
- Median
- $60,860
- 75th
- $79,970
- 90th
- $89,480
Which Iowa cities pay electricians the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island has the highest median of the 8 metro areas below, $36.99 an hour; Cedar Rapids has the lowest, $24.15.[1]
- Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$36.99 · 1,450
- Sioux City$35.54 · 300
- Waterloo-Cedar Falls$30.49 · 360
- Ames$30.44 · 210
- Des Moines-West Des Moines$30.21 · 2,870
- Dubuque$29.86 · 210
- Iowa City$28.61 · 370
- Cedar Rapids$24.15 · 1,690
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Iowa?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $89,480 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19.12 | $39,770 |
| 25th | $22.31 | $46,400 |
| Median | $29.26 | $60,860 |
| 75th | $38.45 | $79,970 |
| 90th | $43.02 | $89,480 |
| Mean | $30.38 | $63,190 |
How much do new electricians make in Iowa?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Iowa earned $19.12 an hour or less ($39,770 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $22.31 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Iowa?
Projections Central expects Iowa to go from 8,420 electrician jobs in 2024 to 9,440 in 2034, a change of 12.1%, with about 860 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 8,420 | 9,440 | 12.1% | 860 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Iowa?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Iowa. General contractors have the highest median, $37.75 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.75 | $78,510 | 9,660 |
| Plumbers | $30.72 | $63,890 | 5,730 |
| Electricians | $29.26 | $60,860 | 10,310 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.17 | $60,680 | 3,840 |
| Roofers | $23.39 | $48,660 | 930 |
Where to train in Iowa
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Iowa, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)