How much does an electrical make in Iowa?
$44,880a year
Median yearly pay for electricals in Iowa. That is $21.58 an hour or $3,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.58
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 4,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,290Median: $44,880Highest 10%: $61,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| 25th | $41,560 | $19.98 | |
| Median | $44,880 | $21.58 | |
| 75th | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| 90th | $61,360 | $29.50 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $49,050 |
| Omaha, NE | $47,490 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,910 |
| Waterloo, IA | $44,080 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $44,000 |
| Des Moines, IA | $43,660 |
| Ames, IA | $39,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricals.
| 25. New York | $45,400 |
| 26. Connecticut | $45,080 |
| 27. North Carolina | $45,080 |
| 28. Iowa | $44,880 |
| 29. Virginia | $44,660 |
| 30. Texas | $44,410 |
| 31. Michigan | $44,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $21.58 ($44,880 a year).
Do electricals make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $44,880 against $45,850 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for electrical pay?
Iowa ranks 28 of 48 states.
Which city in Iowa pays electricals the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $49,050 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.