Electricians Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,850 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.70
10th percentile $38,570
90th percentile $83,010
Employed locally 700
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,570
    25th
    $48,120
    50th (median)
    $63,850
    75th
    $79,410
    90th
    $83,010

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$69,720
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,080
    Carpenters$47,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southeast Iowa is $30.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.79 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Southeast Iowa is 2.4% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,570 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,120.