High demand
Electrician Careers in Iowa
Everything you need to build an electrical career in Iowa.
$33–$51 / hr
Typical pay range
High
Electrician demand
Market pay ranges: Updated Oct 12, 2026 · Derived from BLS OEWS median Commercial and journeyman scale runs 44% above the BLS OEWS, May 2025 median hourly wage for all electricians in Iowa ($29.26/hr).
Commercial rate ranges are derived from each state's BLS OEWS median electrician wage (SOC 47-2111, May 2025) applied against a national commercial-premium multiplier (1.15×–1.58×), based on 2026 published journeyman wage data. Not a direct BLS figure.
Electrical career overview
Des Moines and Cedar Rapids's data center and manufacturing growth support steady demand under Iowa's fully statewide licensing system.
How licensing works in Iowa
Iowa licenses electricians statewide through the Electrical Examining Board under the Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing.