Iowa
Electrician pay in Iowa
What electricians earn in Iowa: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 9 metro areas, plus job counts and 25 listed training programs.
- $63,190Average pay (state)
- $39,770Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $60,860Median pay (state)
- $89,480Top 10% earn over
10,310 jobs in Iowa · 25 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician 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 | $39,770 | $46,400 | $60,860 | $79,970 | $89,480 | $63,190 | 10,310 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $40,640 | $51,620 | $76,950 | $85,700 | $102,480 | $72,760 | 1,450 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $46,600 | $48,740 | $73,910 | $84,930 | $84,930 | $68,740 | 300 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $40,160 | $48,050 | $63,420 | $80,890 | $83,150 | $65,360 | 360 |
| Ames, IA | $39,900 | $48,000 | $63,320 | $79,030 | $89,990 | $66,460 | 210 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $39,740 | $46,850 | $62,840 | $80,430 | $92,650 | $65,060 | 2,870 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $44,120 | $48,880 | $62,440 | $80,460 | $94,690 | $66,780 | 3,530 |
| Dubuque, IA | $42,590 | $47,750 | $62,110 | $80,450 | $90,460 | $64,850 | 210 |
| Iowa City, IA | $39,350 | $45,610 | $59,510 | $71,100 | $83,910 | $60,070 | 370 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $40,110 | $40,110 | $50,230 | $62,650 | $87,670 | $56,880 | 1,690 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Iowa
We matched 25 programs in Iowa: 14 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 11 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College Electrician | Ankeny, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 32 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Electrician | Ankeny, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Iowa Central Community College Electrician | Fort Dodge, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $7,050–$9,915 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Iowa Central Community College Electrician | Fort Dodge, IA | Associate degree | 29 | $7,050–$9,915 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College Electrician | Estherville, IA | Associate degree | 11 | $7,616–$8,096 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Iowa Western Community College Electrician | Council Bluffs, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Iowa Western Community College Electrician | Council Bluffs, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Electrician | Calmar, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $7,020–$8,100 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Electrician | Calmar, IA | Associate degree | 9 | $7,020–$8,100 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College Electrician | Sheldon, IA | Associate degree | 11 | $7,500–$7,800 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
Related resources
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Electrician apprenticeships and sponsorsThe apprenticeship route, sponsors and how to apply · not duplicated here. · RegisteredTradeSchools.comGI Bill-approved electrical programsElectrical schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comElectrician career path for veteransFrom military service to an electrical apprenticeship. · MilitaryToTrades.com
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, 47-2111.00 Electricians, 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.