Electricians Salary in Iowa
Electricians in Iowa have a median of $60,860 a year, below the national $63,190 (−4%); the state ranks 40th of 51 states by median. Electricians earn 25% more than the median across all occupations in Iowa ($48,540). Among neighbouring states, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri and South Dakota pay more (up to $99,560 in Illinois) and Nebraska pays less (down to $60,820 in Nebraska). Iowa employs 10,310 electricians, 6.61 per 1,000 jobs, the 28th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.36 means the occupation is more concentrated in Iowa than nationally.
Iowa vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Iowa | Hourly | $19.12 | $22.31 | $29.26 | $38.45 | $43.02 | $30.38 | 10,310 | 6.61 | 1.36 |
| Annual | $39,770 | $46,400 | $60,860 | $79,970 | $89,480 | $63,190 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $20.50 | $23.76 | $30.38 | $40.36 | $52.17 | $34.37 | 757,220 | – | – |
| Annual | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 40th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 28th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.36
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.61
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Iowa's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Iowa
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Iowa publish a row for electricians, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $36.99 | $76,950 | $40,640 | $102,480 | 1,450 | 8.05 | 1.65 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $35.54 | $73,910 | $46,600 | $84,930 | 300 | 4.03 | 0.83 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $30.49 | $63,420 | $40,160 | $83,150 | 360 | 4.31 | 0.88 |
| Ames, IA | $30.44 | $63,320 | $39,900 | $89,990 | 210 | 3.74 | 0.77 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $30.21 | $62,840 | $39,740 | $92,650 | 2,870 | 7.10 | 1.46 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $30.02 | $62,440 | $44,120 | $94,690 | 3,530 | 7.08 | 1.45 |
| Dubuque, IA | $29.86 | $62,110 | $42,590 | $90,460 | 210 | 3.67 | 0.75 |
| Iowa City, IA | $28.61 | $59,510 | $39,350 | $83,910 | 370 | 3.93 | 0.81 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $24.15 | $50,230 | $40,110 | $87,670 | 1,690 | 12.16 | 2.50 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $29.07 | $60,460 | $37,780 | $82,770 | 750 | 3.75 | 0.77 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $28.98 | $60,270 | $37,970 | $81,720 | 1,270 | 8.71 | 1.79 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $27.95 | $58,130 | $38,280 | $82,920 | 530 | 5.33 | 1.09 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $27.67 | $57,550 | $37,070 | $78,930 | 250 | 3.44 | 0.71 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Electricians (every state ranked) and the Iowa wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Iowa estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.