How to Become an Electronics Engineer in Iowa: Salary & Requirements (2026)

Q: "How much does an electronics engineer make in Iowa?"

"The median annual wage for electronics engineers, except computer in Iowa is $81,330 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 38% below the national median of $130,220."

Q: "How do I become an electronics engineer in Iowa?"

"The core path is the same nationwide - ABET-accredited bachelor's in electronics or electrical engineering - with licensing administered at the state level: PE license for some roles; not required for most industry positions. See the steps below."

Q: "How many electronics engineers work in Iowa?"

"BLS counts about 350 electronics engineers, except computer employed in Iowa (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Updated July 23, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Iowa electronics engineers, except computer earn a median annual wage of $81,330 ($39.10/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 350 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -37.5% below the national median of $130,220 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $81,330 ($39.10/hr)
25th percentile: $73,890 per year
75th percentile: $94,910 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $118,760 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $59,260 per year
Workers employed in Iowa: 350
Versus national median: -37.5% below the U.S. median of $130,220
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.36 - this occupation is less concentrated in Iowa than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed July 23, 2026.

Quick answer: The median electronics engineer salary in Iowa is $81,330 per year - 38% below the national median of $130,220 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The career requires a 4-year degree: ABET-accredited bachelor’s in electronics or electrical engineering.

Electronics Engineer Salary in Iowa

Wage level	Annual salary
Iowa entry level (10th percentile)	$59,260
Iowa 25th-75th percentile	$73,890 - $94,910
Iowa median	$81,330
Iowa top earners (90th percentile)	$118,760
U.S. median	$130,220

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State employment: 350.

The Iowa Job Market: Electronics Engineer

Metric	Value
Employed in Iowa	350
Jobs per 1,000 in the state	0.23
Concentration vs U.S. (location quotient)	0.36
Mean annual wage in Iowa	$87,480

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. With a location quotient of 0.36, Iowa employs electronics engineers at a lower concentration than the national average; expect fewer openings per capita and weigh relocation or remote-friendly specialties.

Requirements in Iowa

The education path is national - ABET-accredited bachelor’s in electronics or electrical engineering - while licensing runs through Iowa’s own boards: PE license for some roles; not required for most industry positions. Verify current requirements with the Iowa licensing authority before enrolling, as details change. The step-by-step path (degree, exams, first role, advancement) is covered in the national guide: How to Become an Electronics Engineer.

Salary Nationwide

Annual Wage by Percentile - Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer annual wage percentiles
Percentile	Annual wage
10th	$81,840
25th	$101,680
50th (median)	$130,220
75th	$167,670
90th	$206,960

Job Outlook

Projected employment growth, Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, 2024-2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year	Employment
2024	95,900
2034 projected	101,800
Percent change	+6.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an electronics engineer make in Iowa?

The median annual wage for electronics engineers, except computer in Iowa is $81,330 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 38% below the national median of $130,220.

How do I become an electronics engineer in Iowa?

The core path is the same nationwide - ABET-accredited bachelor's in electronics or electrical engineering - with licensing administered at the state level: PE license for some roles; not required for most industry positions. See the steps below.

How many electronics engineers work in Iowa?

BLS counts about 350 electronics engineers, except computer employed in Iowa (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Electronics Engineer in Nearby States

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (SOC 17-2072), Iowa and national
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)