Electricians Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $48,770 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.45
10th percentile $38,950
90th percentile $85,470
Employed locally 1,590
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,950
    25th
    $38,950
    50th (median)
    $48,770
    75th
    $64,010
    90th
    $85,470

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 63% Median Electricians salary is 37% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80,760
    Construction Laborers$47,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78,680
    Carpenters$57,510
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,870
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Cedar Rapids, IA is $23.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.15 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 21.8% below 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,950 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,950.