Electrical Engineers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Iowa
Electrical Engineers in Iowa earn a median salary of $104,982 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.2% vs the national median of $111,910. An estimated 1,290 electrical engineers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $101,580 to $110,350 depending on location.
$104,982
Avg median salary in Iowa
$110,350
Highest paying metro
$101,580
Lowest paying metro
1,290
Employed in Iowa
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inElectrical Engineers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $110,350 | $104,400 | $137,460 | 380 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $107,250 | $94,340 | $129,470 | 240 |
| Ames, IA | $106,450 | $86,400 | $131,590 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa | $105,810 | $82,850 | $113,780 | 90 |
| Northeast Iowa | $104,170 | $85,190 | $121,260 | 40 |
| Iowa City, IA | $103,990 | $97,150 | $122,830 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $103,790 | $91,790 | $125,210 | 250 |
| Dubuque, IA | $103,670 | $98,300 | $130,360 | 60 |
| Southwest Iowa | $102,760 | $81,030 | $119,400 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa | $101,580 | $79,160 | $120,430 | 110 |