Electrician Apprenticeships in Iowa
Iowa has 329 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 18 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
329
Union / joint programs
18
Median electrician wage
$62,880
Iowa, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+14.3%
920 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| American Ordnance, LLC. Union / joint | Middletown | Single Employer |
| Arconic Union / joint | BETTENDORF | Single Employer |
| Bridgestone Electrical Apprenticeship Training Trust Union / joint | Ankeny | Single Employer |
| Cedar Falls Utilities Union / joint | CEDAR FALLS | Single Employer |
| Cedar Rapids Electrical JATC Local Union 405 Union / joint | Cedar Rapids | Multiple Employer |
| Des Moines Electrical Apprenticeship Union / joint | Urbandale | Multiple Employer |
| Electrician Dubuque JATC LU 704 Union / joint | DUBUQUE | Multiple Employer |
| Electrician JATC, Sioux City LU 231 Union / joint | SIOUX CITY | Multiple Employer |
| Electrician JATC, Waterloo Union / joint | WATERLOO | Multiple Employer |
| Harrison County REC Union / joint | Woodbine | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Iowa
Wages
- Median annual wage: $62,880
- Average annual wage: $63,910
- Electricians employed statewide: 8,900
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +14.3%
- Average openings per year: 920
- Employment: 8,560 → 9,780
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Iowa Licensing for Electricians
Electrician and Electrical Contractor Licenses
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Iowa Department of Public Safety · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.