Electricians Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $64,360 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.94
10th percentile $45,330
90th percentile $91,180
Employed locally 220
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,330
    25th
    $49,710
    50th (median)
    $64,360
    75th
    $79,730
    90th
    $91,180

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 91% Median Electricians salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Peoria, IL $87,730
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $85,620
    District of Columbia $81,950
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $79,200
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $78,410

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$48,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,910
    Carpenters$57,170
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,540
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$62,190
    Highway Maintenance Workers$58,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Ames, IA is $30.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.27 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Ames, IA is 3.2% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Ames?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,330 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,710.