How much does an electrician make in Iowa?
$60,860a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Iowa. That is $29.26 an hour or $5,072 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.26
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,770Median: $60,860Highest 10%: $89,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,770 | $19.12 | |
| 25th | $46,400 | $22.31 | |
| Median | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| 75th | $79,970 | $38.45 | |
| 90th | $89,480 | $43.02 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $76,950 |
| Sioux City, IA | $73,910 |
| Waterloo, IA | $63,420 |
| Ames, IA | $63,320 |
| Des Moines, IA | $62,840 |
| Omaha, NE | $62,440 |
| Dubuque, IA | $62,110 |
| Iowa City, IA | $59,510 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $50,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 37. Tennessee | $61,090 |
| 38. Arizona | $61,060 |
| 39. Oklahoma | $61,010 |
| 40. Iowa | $60,860 |
| 41. Mississippi | $60,860 |
| 42. Nebraska | $60,820 |
| 43. Kentucky | $59,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.26 ($60,860 a year).
Do electricians make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $60,860 against $63,190 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Iowa rank for electrician pay?
Iowa ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays electricians the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $76,950 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.