Electricians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $64,650 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.08
10th percentile $39,120
90th percentile $94,330
Employed locally 2,440
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,120
    25th
    $49,020
    50th (median)
    $64,650
    75th
    $83,000
    90th
    $94,330

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 77% Median Electricians salary is 23% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,390
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,430
    Carpenters $59,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,560
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $57,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Des Moines, IA is $31.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.55 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Des Moines, IA is 3.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,120 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,020.