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Electrician Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$54,815/ year

Median Electrician in Des Moines, IA

$32,841
10th
$40,050
25th
$54,815
Median
$72,090
75th
$87,950
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$54,815
Total compensation (est.)
$63,037
Bonus range
$2,250 – $9,720
Mean salary
$58,104

How This Compares

Des Moines, IA median
$54,815
Iowa median
$62,822-12.7%
National median
$61,590-11.0%

Cost of living in Des Moines is 0% below the national average. Salary of $54,815 here is equivalent to $54,815 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$39,467-28.0%
3-5 years
$49,882-9.0%
6-10 years
$61,393+12.0%
10+ years
$75,645+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$48,237-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$54,815
Enterprise (5,000+)
$64,682+18.0%

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Electrician Salaries in Nearby Cities

Cedar Rapids, IA$61,590/yr
Davenport, IA$61,590/yr

Related Jobs in Des Moines

Plumber$54,780/yr
HVAC Technician$50,997/yr
Carpenter$50,365/yr
Welder$41,839/yr
Pipefitter$54,780/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$26/hr
Monthly gross$4,568/mo
25th percentile$40,050/yr
75th percentile$72,090/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Iowa Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.5%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrician salary in Des Moines?

The median Electrician salary in Des Moines is $54,815 per year, with a range from $40,050 at the 25th percentile to $72,090 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Electrician pay in Des Moines compare to the national average?

Electrician salaries in Des Moines are 11% below the national median of $61,590. After adjusting for Des Moines's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $54,815 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Electrician salaries in Des Moines?

In Des Moines, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Electrician roles start around $32,841, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $87,950 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Des Moines a good place for Electrician jobs?

Des Moines offers a Electrician median of $54,815, which is 11% below the US median of $61,590. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Des Moines is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Electrician salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Electrician in Des Moines is $72,090, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.