Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers is $48.17 an hour ($100,200 a year). About 1,390 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($95,320). Iowa ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical power-line installers and repairers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.40 | $65,310 |
| 25% of workers | $38.40 | $79,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.17 | $100,200 |
| 75% of workers | $49.75 | $103,490 |
| 90% of workers | $52.87 | $109,980 |
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $103,080 | 100 |
| Iowa City | $103,000 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $102,680 | 50 |
| Sioux City | $102,340 | 90 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $102,230 | 200 |
| Ames | $100,170 | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $97,640 | 90 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical power-line installers and repairers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,900 openings a year (BLS)
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