BLS OEWS May 2025
Electrician Salary in Minnesota 2026
Updated 22 June 2026
$78,160/yr median · $37.58/hr
State Median
$78k
vs. National
+$15k
Top 10%
$119k
COL-Adjusted
$80k
Electrician Salary Range in Minnesota
The full wage spread for electricians (occupation 47-2111) in Minnesota, from the lowest-paid 10% to the highest-paid 10%. All three figures are reported directly by the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program (May 2025).
10th percentile
$47k
$47,480/yr
Lowest-paid 10%
Median (50th)
$78k
$78,160/yr
Typical electrician
90th percentile
$119k
$118,820/yr
Highest-paid 10%
An electrician in the bottom 10% of Minnesota earners makes about $47,480/yr, while the top 10% earn $118,820/yr or more — a range of $71,340. The 10th-percentile figure is a real BLS wage observation (it typically reflects apprentices and newly-licensed journeymen), distinct from the modelled apprentice-entry estimate shown in the experience table below.
Where Minnesota Ranks
Minnesota ranks #8 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $63,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Minnesota pays $14,970 above the national average.
Minnesota's cost-of-living index is 98 (MERIC 2026, where 100 = US average). After adjustment, the purchasing power of an electrician's salary here is equivalent to $79,755/yr in national-average dollar terms. Cost of living is near the national average.
Pay by Metro Area
Estimated median pay for the top 5 metropolitan areas in Minnesota, modelled from the state median and regional cost differentials (not BLS metro estimates).
| Metro Area | Median Annual | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St Paul (Twin Cities) | $72,800 | -5.4k |
| Rochester | $62,800 | -15.4k |
| Duluth | $58,800 | -19.4k |
| St Cloud | $60,400 | -17.8k |
| Mankato | $56,400 | -21.8k |
Pay by Experience Level
| Level | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice (Year 1) | $18 - $23/hr | $37,000 - $48,000 |
| Apprentice (Year 4-5) | $26 - $34/hr | $54,000 - $71,000 |
| Journeyman (Employee) | $32 - $46/hr | $67,000 - $96,000 |
| Master Electrician (Employee) | $40 - $54/hr | $83,000 - $112,000 |
| Self-Employed Contractor | $95 - $170/hr billed | $95,000 - $240,000 net |
Minnesota Licensing Requirements
See full 50-state licensing matrix at electriciansalary.com/licensing
Union Presence in Minnesota
IBEW Locals: IBEW Local 292 (Minneapolis-St Paul - one of the largest in the Midwest), Local 343 (Rochester), Local 31 (Duluth), Local 110 (St Paul - separate jurisdiction within Twin Cities)
Union share: approximately 41% of electricians in Minnesota are union, one of the highest rates in the US.
Union electricians in Minnesota typically earn 20-35% more in total compensation than non-union electricians, when wages, health insurance, pension, and annuity are included.
Full IBEW wage scale breakdown and union vs non-union analysis
Job Outlook in Minnesota
Minnesota electricians benefit from a deep union floor (Local 292 is one of the country's strongest single-Local presences) plus diversified industrial demand. The Mayo Clinic Bold. Forward. Unbound. campus rebuild in Rochester is a multi-year mission-critical electrical project. 3M, Polaris, Cargill, and Land O'Lakes maintain large industrial facilities requiring continuous electrical work. Xcel Energy's Sherco coal-to-solar transition is creating large-scale renewable electrical employment.
Major Employers in Minnesota
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State 10th-percentile, median, and 90th-percentile (top 10%) wage figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (47-2111). COL index: MERIC 2026. Metro, apprentice, and contractor figures are modelled estimates (not BLS). IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.