Industrial Electrician Pay in Minnesota
Updated 2026-10-30 · Based on 7 active job postings with disclosed pay · Compared to BLS OES data · 7 postings in the last 90 days, up 157% vs. run rate
ElectricianDB tracks 7 active industrial electricians openings in Minnesota, 7 with disclosed pay. Median hourly pay is $45.50, with the middle 50% earning $39.50–$52.75.
Compared to the national median of $38/hr, Minnesota pays 19.74% above average.
The Minnesota electrician labor market
Minnesota is a high-standards electrician market where strong licensing, prevailing wage, and institutional construction sustain premium rates. The Twin Cities dominate: downtown Minneapolis–St. Paul commercial towers, the Mayo Clinic's Rochester expansion pipeline (Destination Medical Center), university construction, and airport-area logistics provide deep year-round volume. The Iron Range adds a mining-electrical specialty — taconite processing plants employ industrial electricians at rates reflecting isolation and skill — while the state's growing data center interest around the metro and the Xcel Energy grid-modernization program broaden the base. Licensing is state-level (Class A journeyman, master) through the Department of Labor and Industry with rigorous enforcement — among the strongest credential regimes in the Midwest, genuinely portable and rate-supporting. Union density is high in the metro and on public work (locals include Local 292 Minneapolis, Local 110 St. Paul, Local 343 Duluth/Iron Range, and Local 239 Mankato); Minnesota prevailing wage covers all state-funded construction, making school, highway, and municipal work premium assignments. The workforce skews experienced and well-trained — the JATC pipeline is among the best-regarded nationally — but retirements are thinning the journeyman ranks just as healthcare and infrastructure demand peaks. Cold-climate construction seasonality compresses the outdoor work calendar, concentrating commercial volume in the warm months and rewarding electricians who can flex between indoor institutional work in winter. For electricians, the Mayo expansion and Twin Cities institutional market offer the steadiest premium employment; Iron Range industrial tickets offer the best rate-to-cost ratio in the Upper Midwest.
Government data (BLS)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Minnesota Electricians wages (May 2025 OES): median $37.58, 75th percentile $48.76, 90th percentile $57.13.
Source: BLS OES Minnesota (May 2025 OES)
Our postings median ($45.50/hr) runs 21% above the BLS statewide median — posted openings skew toward higher-paying roles than the survey average.
Union data (IBEW)
| Local | City | Journeyman base ($/hr) | Contract | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 292 | Minneapolis | $62 | 2026 | asksparkyai.com |
| 110 | St. Paul | $56.80 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
| 343 | Rochester | $49.49 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
| 294 | Hibbing | $47.62 | 2026 | asksparkyai.com |
| 242 | Duluth | $47.46 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
Pay comparison
| Metric | Our Data | BLS | IBEW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ($/hr) | $45.50 | $37.58 | $49.49 |
| 25th percentile ($/hr) | $39.50 | — | — |
| 75th percentile ($/hr) | $52.75 | $48.76 | — |
| 90th percentile ($/hr) | — | $57.13 | — |
| Sample size | 7 postings | OES survey | 5 locals |
| Source | ElectricianDB | BLS OES | Listed above |
Why the columns differ: our percentiles come from 7 live postings (median + middle 50%). The BLS column shows the three percentiles our dataset carries (median, 75th, 90th) — BLS publishes more than we import. IBEW figures are journeyman base rates (median across 5 in-state locals), not survey percentiles. How we calculate pay →
Pay by license tier in Minnesota
| Tier | Median ($/hr) | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| journeyman | $73.69 | 2 |
| apprentice | $39.50 | 5 |
Tier medians come from posting classifications, not license verification.
Highest-paying industrial electricians openings in Minnesota
- Traveling Electrical Construction Project Executive — Hunt Electric (Eagan (Office)) · $68.92–$105.85/hr
- Minnesota Journeyman Licensed Electricians 55-60 dollars per hour, 60-65 hours a week, $150 daily per diem, 3 week project — Industrial Trade Services (Long Prairie) · $60–$60/hr
- Electrical Foreman - Central MN — Interstates (Brainerd) · $41–$50/hr
- Electrical Foreman - Morris, MN — Interstates (Morris) · $41–$50/hr
- Journeyman Electrician - Morris, MN — Interstates (Morris) · $37–$42/hr
Active projects driving demand
- Mayo Clinic Destination Medical Center expansion (Rochester) (commercial)
- Twin Cities commercial, university, and airport construction (commercial)
- Iron Range taconite plant maintenance and upgrades (industrial)
- Xcel Energy grid-modernization program (utility)
IBEW locals in Minnesota
Sample postings
Pay above is sourced from active postings including:
- Interstates – Journeyman Electrician - Mankato, MN – $37 – $42/hr (Mankato, MN) View posting →
- Interstates – Electrical Foreman - Morris, MN – $41 – $50/hr (Morris, MN) View posting →
- Hunt Electric – Traveling Electrical Construction Project Executive – $68.92 – $105.85/hr (Eagan (Office), MN) View posting →
Top employers hiring industrial electricians in Minnesota
Industrial Electrician openings in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
What does a industrial electrician earn in Minnesota?
Based on 7 active postings on ElectricianDB, median hourly pay is $45.50, with the middle 50% earning $39.50–$52.75. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a Minnesota median of $37.58 for Electricians (May 2025 OES). IBEW journeyman base rates across 5 in-state locals median $49.49/hr.
How does Minnesota compare to the national median?
Minnesota pays 19.74% above the national median of $38/hr for industrial electricians.
Who pays industrial electricians the most in Minnesota?
Among employers with disclosed pay, the most active are Interstates (5 postings), Hunt Electric (1 posting).
What does an electrician make in Minnesota?
Based on 7 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for industrial electrician work in Minnesota is $45.50/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $37.58/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Minnesota?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Eagan (Office), Long Prairie, Brainerd. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $45.50/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Minnesota?
Among employers with repeated postings in Minnesota, Interstates show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Minnesota electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Minnesota for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Minnesota?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Minnesota prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Minnesota right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 7 disclosed-pay industrial electrician postings in Minnesota. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.
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