Electricians Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Electricians in Iowa earn a median salary of $62,766 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.7% vs the national median of $62,350. An estimated 9,120 electricians are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $48,770 to $78,410 depending on location.
$62,766
Avg median salary in Iowa
$78,410
Highest paying metro
$48,770
Lowest paying metro
9,120
Employed in Iowa
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Electricians salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $78,410 | $51,280 | $82,100 | 1,350 |
| Waterloo, IA | $64,700 | $48,680 | $80,310 | 370 |
| Des Moines, IA | $64,650 | $49,020 | $83,000 | 2,440 |
| Ames, IA | $64,360 | $49,710 | $79,730 | 220 |
| Southeast Iowa | $63,850 | $48,120 | $79,410 | 700 |
| Dubuque, IA | $63,810 | $49,020 | $77,790 | 200 |
| Iowa City, IA | $62,670 | $48,360 | $74,890 | 330 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $62,320 | $48,350 | $82,280 | 290 |
| Northwest Iowa | $60,940 | $47,410 | $77,920 | 900 |
| Northeast Iowa | $60,050 | $46,800 | $77,280 | 520 |
| Southwest Iowa | $58,660 | $45,980 | $75,740 | 210 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $48,770 | $38,950 | $64,010 | 1,590 |