Minnesota Electrician Pay by Trade
Updated 2026-10-29 · 2 trades with 5+ disclosed-pay postings
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.
| Trade | Median ($/hr) | Middle 50% ($/hr) | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Electrician | $45.50 | $39.50–$52.75 | 7 |
| Low Voltage Technician | $44.64 | $44.54–$52.93 | 9 |
Medians come from active postings with disclosed pay; each trade page compares them against BLS OES and IBEW scales. How we calculate pay →
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Frequently asked questions
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.