How much does an electric motor make in Iowa?
$47,180a year
Median yearly pay for electric motors in Iowa. That is $22.68 an hour or $3,932 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.68
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,810Median: $47,180Highest 10%: $59,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| 25th | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| Median | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| 75th | $55,860 | $26.86 | |
| 90th | $59,680 | $28.69 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $58,240 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $50,920 |
| Des Moines, IA | $49,360 |
| Davenport, IA | $46,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electric motors.
| 31. Kentucky | $48,900 |
| 32. Michigan | $48,440 |
| 33. Idaho | $47,840 |
| 34. Iowa | $47,180 |
| 35. Missouri | $47,120 |
| 36. Indiana | $46,520 |
| 37. North Carolina | $46,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric motor make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $22.68 ($47,180 a year).
Do electric motors make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $47,180 against $56,210 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Iowa rank for electric motor pay?
Iowa ranks 34 of 43 states.
Which city in Iowa pays electric motors the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $58,240 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.