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Electrician Salary in Minnesota: Pay by City
Electricians in Minnesota earned a median $37.58 an hour, or $78,160 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $28.09 to $48.76 an hour, and the top tenth earned $57.13 or more. That is 24% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $22.83
- 25th
- $28.09
- Median
- $37.58
- 75th
- $48.76
- 90th
- $57.13
- 10th
- $47,480
- 25th
- $58,430
- Median
- $78,160
- 75th
- $101,410
- 90th
- $118,820
Which Minnesota cities pay electricians the most?
Mankato has the highest median of the 5 metro areas below, $39.96 an hour; Rochester has the lowest, $38.29.[1]
- Mankato$39.96 · 260
- Duluth$39.76 · 680
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$39.37 · 8,810
- St. Cloud$39.37 · 730
- Rochester$38.29 · 510
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Minnesota?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($78,160) and the 75th percentile ($101,410).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22.83 | $47,480 |
| 25th | $28.09 | $58,430 |
| Median | $37.58 | $78,160 |
| 75th | $48.76 | $101,410 |
| 90th | $57.13 | $118,820 |
| Mean | $38.86 | $80,830 |
How much do new electricians make in Minnesota?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Minnesota earned $22.83 an hour or less ($47,480 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $28.09 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Minnesota?
Projections Central expects Minnesota to go from 14,270 electrician jobs in 2024 to 16,150 in 2034, a change of 13.2%, with about 1,490 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14,270 | 16,150 | 13.2% | 1,490 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Minnesota?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Minnesota. General contractors have the highest median, $46.93 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $46.93 | $97,610 | 13,580 |
| Plumbers | $45.39 | $94,410 | 10,720 |
| Electricians | $37.58 | $78,160 | 14,350 |
| HVAC Technicians | $36.71 | $76,350 | 4,200 |
| Roofers | $35.81 | $74,490 | 1,890 |
Where to train in Minnesota
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Minnesota, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)