verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Electrical Engineer Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$105,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.87/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
1,280
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$120,576 #19 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Iowa, explained

Electrical engineers in Iowa earn a median of $105,820 per year ($50.87 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $76,720, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $155,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $105,820 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $105,820 is worth about $120,576 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #19 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$76,720
$36.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$105,820
$50.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$155,460
$74.74/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $105,820 $120,576
Missouri $118,670 $130,669 −$12,850
Minnesota $109,510 $111,041 −$3,690
Illinois $107,860 $107,905 −$2,040
Nebraska $107,260 $119,042 −$1,440
Wisconsin $99,700 $105,957 +$6,120
South Dakota $98,980 $111,733 +$6,840

Electrical Engineer in Iowa: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Iowa?

Electrical engineers in Iowa earn a median of $105,820 per year ($50.87 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Iowa pay electrical engineers well?

At $105,820, Iowa pays 12% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 1,280 work in the state.

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