Electricians Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $62,670 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.13
10th percentile $38,680
90th percentile $80,200
Employed locally 330
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,680
    25th
    $48,360
    50th (median)
    $62,670
    75th
    $74,890
    90th
    $80,200

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 85% Median Electricians salary is 15% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70,570
    Carpenters$49,670
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,620
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,120
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Iowa City, IA is $30.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.34 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Iowa City, IA is 0.5% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,680 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,360.