Electricians Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $62,320 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $29.96
10th percentile $44,510
90th percentile $82,880
Employed locally 290
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,510
    25th
    $48,350
    50th (median)
    $62,320
    75th
    $82,280
    90th
    $82,880

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 87% Median Electricians salary is 13% 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 Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,970
    Carpenters $49,160
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,220
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Sioux City?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $29.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.83 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux City above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 0% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $44,510 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,350.