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Helpers--Electricians in Iowa

Electrician helpers assist licensed electricians with installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. They hold tools, organize materials, prepare work sites, and clean up after jobs In Iowa the median pay is $41,610 a year, 2% below the national median of $42,670.

$41,610median pay in Iowa, per year
$36,600–$47,860middle half earn
310employed in Iowa
$42,670U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationTroubleshootingQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Building and ConstructionMechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityDesignCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management

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O*NET-SOC 47-3013.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.