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Electricians average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$72,760
- Sioux City$68,740
- Ames$66,460
- Waterloo$65,360
- Des Moines$65,060
- Dubuque$64,850
- Iowa City$60,070
- Cedar Rapids$56,880
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $72,760 | $76,950 | $51,620 | $57,864 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $68,740 | $73,910 | $48,740 | $55,188 | 86 |
| Ames | $66,460 | $63,320 | $48,000 | $53,667 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $65,360 | $63,420 | $48,050 | $52,825 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $65,060 | $62,840 | $46,850 | $52,595 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $64,850 | $62,110 | $47,750 | $52,434 | 87 |
| Iowa City | $60,070 | $59,510 | $45,610 | $48,775 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $56,880 | $50,230 | $40,110 | $46,333 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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