How much does a Electrician make in Iowa?

BLS puts the average Electrician pay in Iowa at $63,190 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Iowa, after federal taxes, FICA, and Iowa state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $51,204 annually ($4,267/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Iowa?

On a $63,190 salary in Iowa, your take-home pay is approximately $51,204/year or $4,267/month. Federal tax: $5,403. State tax: $1,749. FICA: $4,834.

Is $63,190 a good Electrician salary?

$63,190 is the BLS average Electrician pay in Iowa, 12% below the US average of $71,490 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Iowa earn between $46,400 and $79,970.

How do Iowa taxes affect Electrician salaries?

Iowa levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $63,190 is $1,749. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 19.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Electricians?

In Iowa, the top 10% earn over $89,480 and the bottom 10% under $39,770 (BLS, May 2025). 11% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Apprentice Electrician.

How can a Electrician in Iowa reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Electrician Salary in Iowa (2026)

Average Electrician pay in Iowa

$63,190/year

≈ $30/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $46,400–$79,970

US average: $71,490

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$51,204/year

$4,267/month · effective tax rate 18.97%

Federal $5,403
State $1,749
FICA $4,834
Take-home

Pay by role in Iowa

Senior Journeyman Electrician (IBEW Local 347)$78,000–$112,000+ OT
Senior Master Electrician / Foreman$92,000–$138,000+ OT
Senior Electrician (MidAmerican Energy)$92,000–$138,000+ overtime
Senior Wind Technician (IA Wind Farm O&M)$82,000–$125,000+ OT
Senior Electrician (John Deere Industrial)$82,000–$125,000+ OT
Senior Lineworker (MidAmerican / IBEW)$95,000–$148,000+ OT

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$51,204
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,267
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,969
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$25/hr
Federal Tax	$5,403
State Tax	$1,749
FICA Taxes	$4,834
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	18.97%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Electricians earn the same — not even close

Iowa's electrical market is anchored by IBEW Local 347 Des Moines + IBEW Local 405 Cedar Rapids + IBEW Local 109 Sioux City + IBEW Local 145 Davenport (substantial IA IBEW commercial + industrial electrical), MidAmerican Energy Des Moines (Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiary + the substantial MidAmerican IA grid + the substantial MidAmerican wind buildout supporting IA #1 US wind energy state), IA #1 US wind energy state (~63% IA electricity from wind as of 2024 — the country's highest US wind penetration by share + the substantial IA wind farm O&M + the substantial post-2024 IA wind + utility-scale solar buildout), Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids cleared electrical, John Deere Iowa facility electrical (Waterloo Engine Works + Davenport + Dubuque + Ankeny), the substantial IA ethanol + corn processing + soybean facility electrical, the substantial post-2020 Iowa derecho ~$11B recovery commercial + residential electrical rebuild.

Senior Journeyman Electrician (IBEW Local 347)

$78,000–$112,000+ OT

IBEW Local 347 Des Moines journeyman · commercial + industrial + OBBBA OT applies

Senior Master Electrician / Foreman

$92,000–$138,000+ OT

Master electrician + foreman · IBEW Local 347 + 405 leadership + OT

Senior Electrician (MidAmerican Energy)

$92,000–$138,000+ overtime

MidAmerican Energy Des Moines · Berkshire Hathaway + IA grid operations

Senior Wind Technician (IA Wind Farm O&M)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

IA wind farm O&M · IA #1 US wind state + MidAmerican + NextEra IA wind

Senior Electrician (John Deere Industrial)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

John Deere Waterloo + Davenport + Dubuque + Ankeny industrial facility electrical

Senior Lineworker (MidAmerican / IBEW)

$95,000–$148,000+ OT

MidAmerican lineworker · IBEW Local 204 + 405 · the substantial IA grid

Senior Electrician (Ethanol / Ag Processing)

$85,000–$128,000+ OT

IA ethanol facility + corn processing + the substantial IA #1 US ethanol facility electrical

Senior Cleared Electrician (Collins Aerospace)

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

Collins Cedar Rapids RTX · cleared aerospace facility electrical + TS premium

Mid-Career Electrician (3-7 yrs)

$58,000–$82,000+ OT

Journeyman 3-7 yrs at IA firms · transitioning to senior band

Apprentice Electrician (Year 1-5)

$38,000–$58,000+ OT

IBEW Local 347 apprentice + IA non-union apprentice · NJATC training · entry band

Worth knowing: Iowa #1 US wind energy state + the substantial post-2024 IA wind + utility-scale solar buildout is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state wind energy electrical anchor and a feature most national electrician surveys understate for IA. IA #1 US wind energy state (~63% IA electricity from wind as of 2024 making IA the country's highest US wind penetration by share + the substantial IA wind farm capacity ~12.5 GW + the substantial MidAmerican Energy wind ~7 GW + the substantial NextEra Energy IA wind + the substantial Alliant Energy IA wind + the substantial Berkshire Hathaway Energy IA wind buildout + the substantial post-IRA Inflation Reduction Act 2022 IA wind + utility-scale solar acceleration + the substantial post-2024 IA solar buildout + the substantial IA wind farm O&M employment for IA wind technicians + the substantial IA wind transmission upgrades) supports substantial IA wind energy electrical. Senior IA wind technicians + lineworkers clear $82-148K+ OT. MidAmerican Energy Des Moines (Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiary + the substantial MidAmerican IA grid + the substantial post-2024 MidAmerican wind buildout) supports substantial IA utility electrical. IBEW Local 347 Des Moines + Local 405 Cedar Rapids + Local 109 Sioux City + Local 145 Davenport + Collins Aerospace cleared + John Deere industrial + IA ethanol facility electrical + post-2020 Iowa derecho ~$11B recovery rebuild. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. IA flat 3.8% + IA RTW since 1947 + IA inheritance tax repealed Jan 1 2025 anchor the IA electrical proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Electricians in Iowa and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Iowa 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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