Iowa
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician programs in Iowa
18 listed electrical engineering technician programs in Iowa, plus BLS pay data for the state and 6 metro areas.
- $74,800Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $47,020Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $74,840Median pay (state)
- $107,660Top 10% earn over
880 jobs in Iowa · 18 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician pay in Iowa
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $47,020 | $58,020 | $74,840 | $85,510 | $107,660 | $74,800 | 880 |
| United States | $49,510 | $61,610 | $78,190 | $97,650 | $115,700 | $80,680 | 95,130 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $56,830 | $71,300 | $81,930 | $101,830 | $120,720 | $83,500 | 30 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $49,150 | $65,920 | $80,700 | $103,310 | $122,000 | $84,040 | 110 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $58,410 | $59,140 | $76,440 | $85,510 | $105,550 | $77,310 | 230 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $47,670 | $47,670 | $73,550 | $80,290 | $96,940 | $69,840 | 130 |
| Iowa City, IA | $47,620 | $57,890 | $69,130 | $75,460 | $78,240 | $67,800 | 40 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $53,340 | $60,400 | $65,790 | $80,080 | $91,520 | $71,800 | 260 |
Programs
Listed programs in Iowa
Every electrical engineering technician program we matched in Iowa. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Ankeny, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Ankeny, IA | Associate degree | 5 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Hawkeye Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Waterloo, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $6,786–$6,815 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Hawkeye Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Waterloo, IA | Associate degree | 6 | $6,786–$6,815 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Indian Hills Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Ottumwa, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $5,232–$6,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Indian Hills Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Ottumwa, IA | Associate degree | 0 | $5,232–$6,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Iowa Western Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Council Bluffs, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Iowa Western Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Council Bluffs, IA | Associate degree | 5 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Iowa Western Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Council Bluffs, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 39 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Kirkwood Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Cedar Rapids, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,288–$8,388 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Kirkwood Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Cedar Rapids, IA | Associate degree | 12 | $6,288–$8,388 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| North Iowa Area Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Mason City, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,803–$9,776 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| North Iowa Area Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Mason City, IA | Associate degree | 5 | $6,803–$9,776 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Calmar, IA | Associate degree | 0 | $7,020–$8,100 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Sheldon, IA | Associate degree | 7 | $7,500–$7,800 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Orion Technical College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Davenport, IA | Associate degree | 15 | $15,600 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Southeastern Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | West Burlington, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,660–$6,810 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Southeastern Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | West Burlington, IA | Associate degree | 0 | $6,660–$6,810 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.