Electricians Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $63,810 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.68
10th percentile $40,750
90th percentile $79,580
Employed locally 200
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,750
    25th
    $49,020
    50th (median)
    $63,810
    75th
    $77,790
    90th
    $79,580

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 84% Median Electricians salary is 16% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,440
    Carpenters $57,390
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,790
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,150
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Dubuque, IA is $30.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.49 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Dubuque, IA is 2.3% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $40,750 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,020.