How much does a Electrician make in Minnesota?

BLS puts the average Electrician pay in Minnesota at $80,830 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Minnesota, after federal taxes, FICA, and Minnesota state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $61,721 annually ($5,143/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Minnesota?

On a $80,830 salary in Minnesota, your take-home pay is approximately $61,721/year or $5,143/month. Federal tax: $8,953. State tax: $3,973. FICA: $6,183.

Is $80,830 a good Electrician salary?

$80,830 is the BLS average Electrician pay in Minnesota, 13% above the US average of $71,490 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Minnesota earn between $58,430 and $101,410.

How do Minnesota taxes affect Electrician salaries?

Minnesota levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $80,830 is $3,973. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Electricians?

In Minnesota, the top 10% earn over $118,820 and the bottom 10% under $47,480 (BLS, May 2025). 11% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Apprentice Electrician.

How can a Electrician in Minnesota reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Electrician Salary in Minnesota (2026)

Average Electrician pay in Minnesota

$80,830/year

≈ $39/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $58,430–$101,410

US average: $71,490

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$61,721/year

$5,143/month · effective tax rate 23.64%

Federal $8,953
State $3,973
FICA $6,183
Take-home

Pay by role in Minnesota

Senior Journeyman Electrician (IBEW 292/110)$108,000–$148,000
Senior Journeyman with OT (OBBBA)$125,000–$185,000+ OT
Senior Foreman / General Foreman$128,000–$185,000
Senior Industrial Electrician (3M / Medtronic)$118,000–$165,000
Senior Data Center Electrician$118,000–$165,000
Senior Utility Lineman (Xcel Energy)$118,000–$165,000+ OT

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$61,721
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,143
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,374
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$30/hr
Federal Tax	$8,953
State Tax	$3,973
FICA Taxes	$6,183
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.64%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Electricians earn the same — not even close

Minnesota's electrician market is anchored by IBEW Local 292 Minneapolis (~5,500 members, one of the largest IBEW locals in the upper Midwest), IBEW Local 110 St. Paul (~3,500 members), Xcel Energy Minneapolis HQ (Fortune 500 utility, ~12K employees, the largest US wind energy provider with substantial IBEW Local 949 utility workforce), 3M Maplewood + Medtronic + Mayo Clinic Rochester + Polaris + Cargill commercial + industrial electrical work, plus Twin Cities data center construction cluster (Cologix + DataBank + DXC + Stream + Compass).

Senior Journeyman Electrician (IBEW 292/110)

$108,000–$148,000

Senior journeyman at IBEW Mpls/St. Paul · commercial + industrial scale · pre-OT band

Senior Journeyman with OT (OBBBA)

$125,000–$185,000+ OT

Journeyman with substantial OT · 2025-2028 OBBBA $12,500 single / $25,000 MFJ deduction

Senior Foreman / General Foreman

$128,000–$185,000

IBEW Local 292/110 foreman · multi-crew supervision · field leadership band

Senior Industrial Electrician (3M / Medtronic)

$118,000–$165,000

3M industrial cleanroom electrical · Medtronic device manufacturing · Cargill processing

Senior Data Center Electrician

$118,000–$165,000

Twin Cities DC build (Cologix + DataBank + DXC + Stream + Compass) · MEP + power distribution

Senior Utility Lineman (Xcel Energy)

$118,000–$165,000+ OT

Xcel Energy IBEW Local 949 · transmission + distribution · storm-response OT premium

Senior Service / Maintenance Electrician

$92,000–$135,000

Commercial service · Mayo + M Health + Twin Cities healthcare 24/7 maintenance · on-call premium

Senior Hospital Electrician (Mayo)

$105,000–$148,000

Mayo Clinic + M Health + Allina hospital electrical · NFPA 99 + life-safety specialty

Mid-Career Journeyman (5-10 yrs)

$92,000–$125,000

Mid-career IBEW journeyman · transitioning to foreman track

Apprentice / Pre-Journeyman (0-5 yrs)

$48,000–$85,000

IBEW Local 292 + 110 5-year apprenticeship · graduated wage scale to journeyman band

Worth knowing: Xcel Energy HQ Minneapolis is the structural depth feature most national trade-career surveys understate for MN. Xcel Energy (Fortune 500 utility, ~12K employees, ~$15B revenue, serving 3.7M electric + 2.1M gas customers across 8 states with MN as primary market) is the largest US provider of wind energy by capacity — Xcel's substantial wind + solar + nuclear + natural gas generation supports robust IBEW Local 949 utility workforce including senior linemen + substation electricians + nuclear electricians at $118-165K TC plus substantial OT premium during storm response (post-derecho + winter weather events). IBEW Local 292 Minneapolis (~5,500 members) + IBEW Local 110 St. Paul (~3,500 members) anchor commercial + industrial electrical work — Mortenson + Kraus-Anderson + Ryan Companies signatory contractor base supports substantial Twin Cities healthcare + corporate + industrial construction. The Twin Cities data center cluster (Cologix + DataBank + DXC + Stream + Compass + Carrier-1) is growing rapidly — substantial MEP + power distribution electrical work supporting senior data center electricians at $118-165K TC. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies to MN electrician OT for tax years 2025-2028.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Electricians in Minnesota and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Minnesota 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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