The median annual wage for Electricians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $64,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $67,140.
Pay spans roughly $39,120 at the 10th percentile to $94,330 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.08 per hour. An estimated 2,440 people work as electricians in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $64,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $67,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.08 |
| 10th percentile | $39,120 |
| 90th percentile | $94,330 |
| Employment | 2,440 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.