salary$50,230 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$40,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$87,670per year
Jobs in the area1,690people work this job
Can a electrician afford Cedar Rapids?
OK. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 27.9% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a electrician in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $50,230 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $40,110 and $87,670.
Can a electrician afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 27.9% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.