Electrician salary in Minneapolis, MN
Median pay, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro
$81,890/year
about $39.37 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $59,320 – $104,890
Half of electricians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area earn more than $81,890 a year and half earn less. That's 30% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #7 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $48,970 | $23.54 |
| 25th | $59,320 | $28.52 |
| Median (50th) | $81,890 | $39.37 |
| 75th | $104,890 | $50.43 |
| 90th (top earners) | $123,250 | $59.25 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $59,320 ($28.52/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $59,320 to $104,890 ($28.52 to $50.43/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $104,890 ($50.43/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.