How much does a Electricians make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

Electricians Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $58,660 -5.9% vs national

Median hourly $28.20

10th percentile $38,000

90th percentile $81,320

Employed locally 210

National median $62,350

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$38,000

25th

$45,980

50th (median)

$58,660

75th

$75,740

90th

$81,320

Top-paying metros for Electricians

Metro area	Median 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 Southwest Iowa

Occupation	Median salary
Construction Laborers	$46,090
Highway Maintenance Workers	$54,080
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$63,670
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$54,310
Carpenters	$47,300
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$49,390

Frequently asked questions

How much do Electricians make per hour in Southwest Iowa?

The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southwest Iowa is $28.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

Is Southwest Iowa above or below average for Electricians salaries?

The median Electricians salary in Southwest Iowa is 5.9% below 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 Southwest Iowa?

Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,980.