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How much does an electrician make in Sioux City?

$73,910a year

Median yearly pay for electricians in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area. That is $35.53 an hour or $6,159 a month.

Hourly
$35.53
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
123 of 390
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,600Median: $73,910Highest 10%: $84,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,600$22.40
25th$48,740$23.43
Median$73,910$35.53
75th$84,930$40.83
90th$84,930$40.83

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for electricians.

Davenport, IA$76,950
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
Electrician salary in Iowa Electrician salary in all states

Related jobs in Sioux City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$81,380
Sheet Metal Worker$67,350
Plumber$60,890
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$59,140
Highway Maintenance Worker$57,760
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$57,410
Carpenter$51,100
Insulation Worker$49,000
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$48,850
Construction Laborer$48,630
Salaries for every job in Sioux City, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician make an hour in Sioux City?

The median hourly pay in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area is $35.53 ($73,910 a year).

Do electricians make more in Sioux City than the national average?

Yes: $73,910 against $63,190 nationally, 17% more.

How does Sioux City compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $60,860, so Sioux City pays 21% more.

Where does Sioux City rank for electrician pay?

123 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrician make starting out in Sioux City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,930 or more.

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.