Do electricians need a license in Minnesota?

Yes. Minnesota requires state-level licensing or registration for electricians, administered by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements.

What apprenticeships are available for electricians in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Apprenticeship Minnesota, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details.

How to Become an Electrician in Minnesota (2026)

Q: How much do electricians earn in Minnesota?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), electricians in Minnesota earned a median annual wage of approximately $78,160.

Q: What is the job outlook for electricians in Minnesota?

Minnesota currently employs approximately 14,350 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 9.5% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Q: What is the federal prevailing wage for electricians in Minnesota?

Under the Davis-Bacon Act, electricians on federally funded construction projects in Minnesota earn a prevailing wage of approximately $48.37 per hour in base pay plus $26.13 per hour in fringe benefits, for an effective hourly rate of about $74.50 (Source: U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, Davis-Bacon wage determinations, 2026).

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Minnesota employs about 14,350 electricians earning a median $78,160 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Training as an electrician here means working through a trade school or registered apprenticeship and meeting the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry credentialing requirements.

Minnesota employs approximately 14,350 electricians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $78,160 ¹. Nationally, electrician employment is projected to grow 9.5% from 2024 to 2034, with about 81,000 openings per year ². This page covers how to become an Electrician in Minnesota, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Licensing authority: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Median wage (Minnesota): $78,160 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become an Electrician in Minnesota

How to become an Electrician in Minnesota? Minnesota requires credentials such as Maintenance Electrician, Master Electrician Class A, Class A Journeyworker Electrician. The licensing authority is the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry ³. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? Most paths into the electrician field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

Do I need a license in Minnesota? Yes. Minnesota has licensing or registration requirements for electricians. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry oversees licensing ³. See the licensing section below for details.

What do electricians earn in Minnesota? The median annual wage for electricians in Minnesota is $78,160 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $47,480 and experienced professionals can earn $118,820 or more ¹.

How to Become an Electrician in Minnesota

Finish high school or earn a GED. Most Minnesota training programs and registered apprenticeships require a high school diploma or GED to enroll.
Complete a training program or apprenticeship. Enroll in an approved trade school program or a registered apprenticeship in Minnesota that combines classroom instruction with supervised hands-on hours.
Gain supervised work experience. Build documented on-the-job hours under a qualified supervisor; confirm the exact total currently required with the licensing board.
Pass the state exam and apply for your license. Apply to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, pass the required examination, and obtain the electrician credential before working unsupervised in Minnesota.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the state board before you apply.

Electrician License Requirements in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry oversees electrician licensing in Minnesota ³.

License Types

License	Requirements
Maintenance Electrician	See the state licensing board for current requirements.
Master Electrician Class A	See the state licensing board for current requirements.
Class A Journeyworker Electrician	See the state licensing board for current requirements.
Unlicensed Individual -Electrical and Power Limited Registration	See the state licensing board for current requirements.

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ⁴.

Electrician Apprenticeship Information in Minnesota

Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction and typically last 3 to 5 years. Minnesota’s apprenticeship program is administered by the Apprenticeship Minnesota ⁵.

Contact Information:

Office: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Apprenticeship Unit
Address: 443 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4303
Phone: (651) 284-5090
Email: [email protected]

Federal Prevailing Wage in Minnesota

Under the Davis-Bacon Act, electricians working on federally funded construction projects in Minnesota earn a prevailing wage set by the U.S. Department of Labor. Recent Minnesota general wage determinations show approximately $48.37 per hour in base pay plus $26.13 per hour in fringe benefits, for an effective hourly rate of about $74.50 (Source: DOL Wage and Hour Division, Davis-Bacon wage determinations, 2026) ⁶.

Prevailing wages apply to federal construction contracts above the Davis-Bacon threshold and may differ from typical private-sector pay reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rates also vary by county and by classification within electrician work.

Electrician Wages by Metro Area in Minnesota

Electricians Wages by Metro Area in Minnesota

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), electricians wages in Minnesota vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington	8,810	$81,890	$83,850	$48,970	$123,250
Sioux Falls	1,330	$61,470	$62,220	$46,150	$80,860
Fargo	920	$76,950	$71,440	$46,800	$100,320
St. Cloud	730	$81,890	$80,770	$47,860	$103,540
Duluth	680	$82,700	$80,590	$47,060	$110,010
Rochester	510	$79,650	$80,850	$46,090	$118,080
Grand Forks	350	$69,710	$67,500	$44,670	$94,790
La Crosse-Onalaska	320	$78,760	$77,680	$45,800	$108,870
Mankato	260	$83,120	$81,700	$50,140	$100,770

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for electricians in Minnesota? Minnesota currently employs approximately 14,350 electricians ¹. Nationally, electrician employment is projected to grow 9.5% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as an electrician in Minnesota with an out-of-state license? Contact the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

What training programs are available in Minnesota? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Minnesota. You can also contact the Apprenticeship Minnesota for apprenticeship opportunities.

How much do electricians earn in Minnesota compared to the national average? The median annual wage for electricians in Minnesota is $78,160, which is $15,810 above the national median of $62,350 according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Licensing Information: http://www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/Forms.asp ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
CareerOneStop - Licensed Occupations: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-licenses.aspx ↩︎
Apprenticeship Minnesota: https://secure.doli.state.mn.us/apprenticeshipsponsor/ ↩︎
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division - Davis-Bacon General Wage Determinations: https://sam.gov/wage-determinations ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)