Electricians Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $95,090 +52.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.71
10th percentile $50,040
90th percentile $115,410
Employed locally 8,110
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,040
    25th
    $62,360
    50th (median)
    $95,090
    75th
    $106,160
    90th
    $115,410

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 97% Median Electricians salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    St. Cloud, MN $87,200
    Duluth, MN-WI $83,970
    Mankato, MN $82,200
    Rochester, MN $81,590
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $76,090
    Fargo, ND-MN $73,560

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,350
    Carpenters $75,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $101,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $97,020
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,770
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $45.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.25 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 52.5% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $50,040 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,360.