Electrician union pay in Des Moines, IA
Union electrician journeyman base pay in Des Moines, IA runs $45.45/hr on the 1 published IBEW wage sheet we hold — about $90,900 a year at $45.45/hr before the fringe package. Each rate below links to the local's full pay page with its source and effective date.
Electrician rates by local — Des Moines
| Local | Journeyman / hr | Total package | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEW Local 347 pay scale | $45.45 | $66.39 | 2025-06-01 | U.S. DOL Davis-Bacon Wage Determination IA20260071 |
Base rates only; fringes are paid on top. Gulfstream does not set union rates.
Electrician union pay questions — Des Moines
How much do union electricians make in Des Moines?
Journeyman base pay on the published IBEW sheets for Des Moines, IA is $45.45/hr, before employer-paid fringes. IBEW Local 347 lists $45.45/hr with a $66.39/hr total package.
Which union locals cover electrician work in Des Moines?
IBEW Local 347 has its hall in Des Moines, IA. Confirm jurisdiction with the hall before relying on a rate.
Is this the contract rate or a prevailing wage?
Each rate is labelled with its source. Some come from the local's own wage sheet; others come from a DOL Davis-Bacon determination, which is a prevailing wage and not necessarily the CBA rate. Gulfstream does not set union rates.