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Iowa's construction industry employs 84,687 workers and has grown 3.6% over the past year, signaling steady demand for skilled trades across the state. Electricians here earn a median wage of $29.26 per hour, with experienced top earners reaching $43.02 at the 90th percentile.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. These are wages actually paid across all employers in the state — a different measurement from the advertised rates above, which is why the two numbers rarely match. Travel work with per diem and overtime typically sits above the state median.
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