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Iowa IBEW Pay Scale 2026
Journeyman wireman (JW) scale for all 6 IBEW Inside locals in Iowa on file, with health and welfare, pension, total package, weekly gross at 40, 50, and 60 hours, the latest raise, and open calls at each hall.
Iowa IBEW pay scales by local
Every Iowa Inside local with a JW scale on file, highest first. Click a column to sort. The national median is $45.00 across 240 locals; see the full IBEW pay scale table to compare.
| Local | City | JW scale | Total package | H&W | Pension | Dues | 40 hr week | 50 hr week | 60 hr week | Yearly (40 hr) | Last raise | Open calls | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local 347 | Des Moines | $46.70 | $78.68 | $9.88 | $20.70 | 4% | $1,868 | $2,568 | $3,269 | $97,136 | — | 7 | Jul 2026 |
| Local 405 | Cedar Rapids | $44.73 | — | $9.00 | — | — | $1,789 | $2,460 | $3,131 | $93,038 | +$2.50 (5.9%) Aug 2026 | 95 | Aug 2026 |
| Local 704 | Dubuque | $43.80 | $65.71 | $10.80 | $9.80 | 4% | $1,752 | $2,409 | $3,066 | $91,104 | +$2.00 (4.8%) Jul 2026 | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| Local 231 | Sioux City | $42.50 | — | $8.91 | — | — | $1,700 | $2,338 | $2,975 | $88,400 | — | 0 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 13 | Burlington | $40.02 | — | $10.17 | — | — | $1,601 | $2,201 | $2,801 | $83,242 | — | 0 | Feb 2026 |
| Local 288 | Waterloo | $38.00 | $55.98 | $9.40 | $7.44 | — | $1,520 | $2,090 | $2,660 | $79,040 | +$0.76 (2.0%) Jul 2026 | 8 | Jul 2026 |
Iowa IBEW pay questions
What is the IBEW pay scale in Iowa in 2026?
Across 6 IBEW Inside locals in Iowa, the median journeyman wireman (JW) scale is $43.15 an hour. Scales run from $38.00 at Local 288 in Waterloo to $46.70 at Local 347 in Des Moines.
Which IBEW local pays the most in Iowa?
IBEW Local 347 in Des Moines has the highest JW scale in Iowa at $46.70 an hour, about $97,136 a year at 40 hours a week, with a total package of $78.68 an hour.
How much does an IBEW electrician make in Iowa?
At Iowa's median JW scale of $43.15, a 40-hour week is $1,726.00 and a full year is about $89,752 before benefits. A 50-hour week with time-and-a-half overtime is $2,373.25.
How does Iowa IBEW pay compare to other states?
Iowa's median JW scale is $1.85 below the national median of $45.00 across 240 Inside locals. It ranks #25 of 48 states by median scale.
Did IBEW wages go up in Iowa this year?
3 of 6 Iowa locals raised their JW scale in the last 12 months, with a median raise of $2.00 an hour (4.8%).
Where's the work in Iowa?
111 calls are open at Iowa locals right now. Open any local above for its calls, books, and work outlook, see every open call on the IBEW job call map, or find the busiest halls nationwide on Hot Spots.
