Electrician Jobs in Minnesota

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Minnesota Electrician Market Overview

Minnesota's diverse economy creates excellent electrical career opportunities across healthcare, manufacturing, and renewable energy sectors. The Land of 10,000 Lakes offers electrical professionals competitive wages, strong unions, and excellent quality of life.

Highest-Paying Minnesota Cities for Electricians

Rochester

$38-52/hr
Mayo Clinic • Medical • Research

Minneapolis

$35-48/hr
3M • Corporate • Healthcare

St. Paul

$34-47/hr
Manufacturing • Government

Duluth

$32-45/hr
Shipping • Industrial • Mining

Iron Range

$35-50/hr
Mining • Heavy industry

Mankato

$30-40/hr
Agriculture • University

Minnesota's Biggest Electrical Employers

Mayo Clinic Health System

Rochester campus, regional hospitals, research facilities

450+ electricians
$38-52/hour
Location: Rochester area • Medical electrical • Critical care systems • Research labs

3M Company

Corporate headquarters, manufacturing facilities

400+ electricians
$35-48/hour
Location: Twin Cities • R&D facilities • Manufacturing • Process electrical

Healthcare Systems

Allina Health, HealthPartners, Fairview Health

350+ electricians
$32-45/hour
Location: Twin Cities metro • Hospital electrical • Emergency systems

University of Minnesota System

Twin Cities, Duluth, Morris, Crookston campuses

300+ electricians
$30-42/hour
Location: Statewide • Campus infrastructure • Research labs • Student housing

Agriculture & Food Processing

General Mills, Cargill, Land O'Lakes, Hormel

280+ electricians
$30-42/hour
Location: Statewide • Food processing • Grain elevators • Cold storage

Industries Hiring Electricians in Minnesota

Healthcare & Medical

Mayo Clinic: $38-52/hour
• World-class medical equipment
• Critical care electrical systems
• Research facility infrastructure

Manufacturing & Technology

3M/Fortune 500: $35-48/hour
• Advanced manufacturing processes
• R&D electrical systems
• Corporate facilities

Agriculture & Food Processing

Processing Plants: $30-42/hour
• Grain elevator electrical
• Cold storage systems
• Food safety electrical controls

Mining & Heavy Industry

Iron Range: $35-50/hour
• Mining equipment electrical
• Heavy machinery maintenance
• Remote site work (premium pay)

Minnesota Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + Minnesota Electrical Code
• Fees: $185 total ($110 app + $75 exam)
• License valid for 3 years

Master Electrician

• 4 years journeyman experience
• Master exam + business exam
• Can supervise and pull permits
• Required for electrical contracting

High-Value Specializations

Medical Equipment: Mayo Clinic premium
Process Controls: Food manufacturing
Mining Electrical: Heavy equipment
Agricultural Systems: Grain/dairy facilities
Authority: Minnesota DLI • (651) 284-5005

Career Progression

Apprentice$19-27/hr
Journeyman$30-42/hr
Medical/Specialized$35-52/hr
Master/Supervisor$42-65/hr

Best Times to Apply

Spring: Construction season starts
Summer: Agricultural processing peak
Fall: Healthcare facility upgrades
Year-round: Healthcare & manufacturing
Pro tip: Medical electrical experience at Mayo Clinic opens highest-paying doors

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Minneapolis

$35-48/hr
Home: $320k • Rent: $1,500

Rochester

$38-52/hr
Home: $280k • Rent: $1,300

Duluth

$32-45/hr
Home: $200k • Rent: $1,000
Minnesota offers excellent value for electricians - Strong wages across healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture with reasonable housing costs statewide.

Ready for Minnesota Electrical Work?

Join the electrical professionals powering Minnesota's diverse economy. From the Twin Cities' medical centers to northern Minnesota's mining operations - your next career opportunity awaits in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

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