Electrical Engineers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for electrical engineers is $50.87 an hour ($105,820 a year). About 1,280 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($120,630). Iowa ranks 34th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.88 | $76,720 |
| 25% of workers | $45.18 | $93,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.87 | $105,820 |
| 75% of workers | $61.31 | $127,530 |
| 90% of workers | $74.74 | $155,460 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $107,040 | 280 |
| Iowa City | $107,000 | 60 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $106,840 | 170 |
| Cedar Rapids | $104,360 | 390 |
| Dubuque | $104,290 | 70 |
| Ames | $103,750 | 40 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $97,690 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $97,700 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,430 |
| Engineers, All Other | $103,090 |
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