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Electricians in Iowa earned a median of $60,860 a year ($29.26 an hour) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $63,190; 10,310 were employed there, ranking #40 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $60,860 | $63,190 |
| Mean annual wage | $63,190 | $71,490 |
| Median hourly wage | $29.26 | $30.38 |
| 10th percentile | $39,770 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $46,400 | $49,430 |
| 75th percentile | $79,970 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $89,480 | $108,510 |
| Employment | 10,310 | 757,220 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.612 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.36 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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