How much does a Electrician make in Iowa?

The average Electrician salary in Iowa is around $75,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Iowa state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $59,354 annually ($4,946/month).

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

On a $75,000 salary in Iowa, your take-home pay is approximately $59,354/year or $4,946/month. Federal tax: $7,670. State tax: $2,238. FICA: $0.00.

Is $75,000 a good Electrician salary?

$75,000 is a competitive salary for a Electrician — above the national median. In Iowa, demand for this role is active.

How do Iowa taxes affect Electrician salaries?

Iowa levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $75,000 is $2,238. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Electricians?

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)

The average Electrician in Iowa earns around $75,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $59,354/year ($4,946/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$59,354
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,946
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,283
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$29/hr
Federal Tax	$7,670
State Tax	$2,238
FICA Taxes	$5,738
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.86%

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Electrician Salary Ranges in Iowa

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$52,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$75,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$110,000

/year

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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.