Electrician Salary in Minneapolis
Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with collectively bargained journey-level scale from IBEW Local 292, effective May 2026.
Wage figures reflect all electricians across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master.
IBEW Local 292 anchors a strong union market with consistent demand from healthcare and industrial construction.
The Twin Cities metro has a strong union presence in the trades. IBEW Local 292 is active across commercial and industrial work, and Minnesota prevailing wage applies to public projects. The region's mix of healthcare, industrial, and commercial construction sustains consistent demand.
- →IBEW Local 292 — strong commercial and industrial coverage
- →Minnesota Prevailing Wage Law on public construction
- →Healthcare and industrial facilities sustain consistent above-average demand
IBEW Local 292 inside wireman Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the IBEW Local 292 inside wireman journey-level rate under the current collective bargaining agreement. The BLS area median reflects all electricians across all employment types and experience levels.
| Training Center | Minneapolis Electrical JATC |
| Address | 6700 West Broadway Avenue, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 |
| Phone | (612) 379-1292 |
| Website | mplsjatc.org |
| Minimum Score | 4 out of 9Minneapolis uses the GAN Aptitude Test battery, not the standard NJATC test. Covers reading, numerical computation, numerical reasoning, paper folding, problem solving, and mechanical comprehension. |
| Application Window | Online application with 30-day window to complete. Aptitude test administered four times per year. |
| Retake Policy | Eligible to retake only after one year on the eligibility list — significantly stricter than the national standard |
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What to expect →All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels
All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.
| Annual Median Wage | $81,890 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $83,850 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $39.37 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $40.31 |
| Total Employed | 8,810 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
Journey-level rates below are sourced from Davis-Bacon wage determinations, state prevailing wage determinations, or, where a local publishes one directly, its own collective bargaining agreement. Union density and market conditions vary significantly by region.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - SOC 47-2111 (Electricians) - Cross-Industry, All Ownership
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