Electricians in Minnesota
Your path to Electricians in Minnesota: wage evidence, licensing, training, apprenticeships and funding in one place.
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Wage evidence
Median and mean figures with percentiles, shown against the national figure. Suppressed values stay blank.
| Statistic | This state | National |
|---|---|---|
| Median hourly | $38 | Not reported |
| Median annual | $78,160 | $63,190 |
| Mean hourly | $39 | Not reported |
| Mean annual | $80,830 | Not reported |
| 10th percentile (hourly) | $23 | Not reported |
| 25th percentile (hourly) | $28 | Not reported |
| 75th percentile (hourly) | $49 | Not reported |
| 90th percentile (hourly) | $57 | Not reported |
Career pathway
Verified progression stages where the data provides them.
This data release provides a single verified overview stage for this selection rather than a full multi-stage ladder.
Minnesota Electrician career pathway overview
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Entry training or apprenticeship to regulated electrical work
Begin with applicable technical training or a registered apprenticeship route; accumulate supervised experience where required; then follow Minnesota state, contractor, or local electrician licensing rules before independently performing regulated work. The acquired state-submitted dataset contains 6 occupation-mapped license or registration record(s) for this state; use the specific master records rather than assuming one credential covers every job scope.
Credential: State/local electrician or contractor credential, when applicablepathway overviewVerified: Oct 8, 2026Verified career pathwayPathway is informational and does not guarantee eligibility, licensure, or employment.
Planning checklist
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- Confirm the licensing or registration body for your state
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- Compare training and registered apprenticeship options
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Licensing & regulation
How this trade is regulated in this state, and where local research is still needed.
Primary regulatory structure
state individual licensing; state registration; contractor or business licensing
Responsible authority: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Classification verified: Oct 8, 2026
Official sourceState individual licensing
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State registration
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Local / municipal licensing
Not identified
Contractor / business licensing
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Federal credentialing
false
Industry certification
false
Employer-specific requirements
Not identified
Specific credential records
Class B Installer
requiredScope: state_registration_or_license; RegistryRegulator: Minnesota Department of Labor and IndustryVerified: Oct 8, 2026An individual having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to perform and supervise any electrical work except for planning or laying out of electrical work. Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Personal license experience and education requirements Class B installer, the minimum total is 12 months, including: planning for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months; laying out for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months; supervising the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months; wiring for and installing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months; maintaining and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of six months; line work: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of three months; installing elevators: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of three months; wiring and maintaining technology circuits or systems: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of three months; and wiring and maintaining process control circuits or systems: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months. Continuing Education - Electrical None
Regulator siteElectrical Contractors
requiredScope: state_registration_or_license; RegistryRegulator: Minnesota Department of Labor and IndustryVerified: Oct 8, 2026Chapter 1315 of the State Building Code adopts a national standard for the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment for electric light, heat, power, technology circuits and systems, and alarm and communication systems. Minnesota's electrical code consists of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) licenses electrical contractors, electricians and installers and register unlicensed individuals. Review Electrical Contractors What you need to know: Electrical codes and standards Portable and temporary power Equipment approval Solar Photovoltaic (PV) resources None
Regulator siteClass A Journeyworker Electrician
requiredScope: state_registration_or_license; RegistryRegulator: Minnesota Department of Labor and IndustryVerified: Oct 8, 2026An individual having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to perform and supervise any electrical work except for planning or laying out of electrical work. Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Personal license experience and education requirements Class A journeyworker electrician, the minimum total is 48 months, including: planning for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months; laying out for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months; supervising the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months; wiring for and installing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of 24 months, maximum credit allowance of 48 months; maintaining and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of 24 months; line work: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of three months; installing elevators: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of six months; wiring and maintaining technology circuits or systems: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of six months; wiring and maintaining process control circuits or systems: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months; and a maximum of one year of experience credit will be allowed for the successful completion of a two-year, post high school electrical course approved by the board. Continuing Education - Electrical None
Regulator siteMaintenance Electrician
requiredScope: state_registration_or_license; RegistryRegulator: Minnesota Department of Labor and IndustryVerified: Oct 8, 2026Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Personal license experience and education requirements Maintenance electrician, the minimum total is 48 months, including: planning for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months; laying out for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months; supervising the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of zero months; wiring for and installing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of 24 months; maintaining and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of 24 months, maximum credit allowance of 48 months; line work: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of three months; installing elevators: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of six months; wiring and maintaining technology circuits or systems: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of six months; wiring and maintaining process control circuits or systems: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months; and a maximum of one year of experience credit will be allowed for the successful completion of a two-year, post high school technical course approved by the board. Continuing Education Electrical None
Regulator siteMaster Electrician Class A
requiredScope: state_registration_or_license; RegistryRegulator: Minnesota Department of Labor and IndustryVerified: Oct 8, 2026Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Personal license experience and education requirements Class A master electrician, the minimum total is 60 months, including: planning for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of two months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months; laying out for the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of two months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months; supervising the installation of wiring, apparatus, and equipment for light, heat, and power: minimum experience of two months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months; wiring for and installing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of 12 months, maximum credit allowance of 48 months; maintaining and repairing electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of 24 months; line work: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of three months; installing elevators: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of six months; wiring and maintaining technology circuits or systems: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of six months; and wiring and maintaining process control circuits or systems: minimum experience of zero months, maximum credit allowance of 12 months. Continuing Education - Electrical None
Regulator siteUnlicensed Individual -Electrical and Power Limited Registration
requiredScope: state_registration_or_license; RegistryRegulator: Minnesota Department of Labor and IndustryVerified: Oct 8, 2026Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) A registered unlicensed individual is limited to performing electrical work: within the scope of the employer's authority to perform the electrical work; and under the supervision of an individual licensed to perform the electrical work; and when the licensed and registered unlicensed individuals are employed by the same contractor or employer NOTE: Electrical work is defined as the installing, altering, repairing, planning, or laying out of electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment for electrical light, heat, power, technology circuits or systems, or other purposes. Requirements and qualifications At least 17 years old. Must be registered as unlicensed individual if performing electrical work required to be performed by a licensed individual. Must report annual electrical work experience when renewing registration. Must complete two hours of continuing education on the electrical code for annual renewal of registration. Prohibited from performing electrical work without direct supervision. None
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Training options
Verified current training programs. Availability, tuition and delivery mode are separate facts.
We have not verified a current training listing for this selection. This is not evidence that no programs exist — only that we have no verified current listing to show here. The pathway, wage and regulatory guidance on this page remain fully usable, and you can widen your search in the finder.
Registered apprenticeships
Registered programs are the default view; confirmed application status is shown separately.
Registered programs
Berd Electric
Berd Electric — Electrician registered apprenticeship
Registered programSt. CloudAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.Blackwell Electric LLC
Blackwell Electric LLC — Electrician registered apprenticeship
Registered programFarwellAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.Cedar Creek Energy Corporation
Cedar Creek Energy Corporation — Electrician registered apprenticeship
Registered programMinneapolisAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.DESIGN ELECTRIC INC
DESIGN ELECTRIC INC — Electrician registered apprenticeship
Registered programSaint CloudAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.ELECTRICAL TRAINING NETWORK OF MN
ELECTRICAL TRAINING NETWORK OF MN — Electrician registered apprenticeship
Registered programMINNEAPOLISAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.FEDERAL MOGUL CORP
FEDERAL MOGUL CORP — Electrician registered apprenticeship
Registered programLAKE CITYAgency: National Registered Apprenticeship System; specific registering agency not identified in exportRegistered apprenticeship with openings not verified; status checked Oct 8, 2026.
Registered program — openings not verifiedProgram existence/registration is supported; current recruitment is not confirmed.
Funding pathways
Direct, trade-matched and broad funding routes to investigate. Conditional awards are not guaranteed funding.
Direct individual opportunities
You apply as an individual. Eligibility is determined by the administering organization.
IEC Foundation Scholarship
IEC Foundation
Direct individual applicationupcoming cycle announcedNational scopeIEC students, members, and their immediate families planning postsecondary education in college or a state-accredited apprenticeship program and meeting Foundation requirements.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: January 4-February 4, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. ET; references due February 12, 2027.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.Official program page
Matched to this trade
Supported by source evidence for this occupation. Specificity varies — check the eligibility summary.
The Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship
The Home Depot Foundation
Direct individual applicationactive rollingNational scopeIndividuals pursuing eligible construction skilled-trade education, subject to the applicable Path to Pro scholarship terms.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Applications accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.Official program pagemikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship
mikeroweWORKS Foundation
Direct individual applicationactiveNational scopeU.S. citizens who are high-school seniors or graduates and plan an approved skilled-trade program of two years or less at an accredited school, subject to full program rules.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: October 31, 2026Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.Official program page
General funding pathways to investigate
Broad programs without a specific trade match. Scope is deliberately not personalized.
Minnesota WIOA training assistance / Individual Training Account pathway
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditionalPotentially available to WIOA-eligible participants after assessment by the state or local workforce system; training normally must satisfy applicable ETPL and individual-employment-plan rules.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: No universal deadline; contact the official workforce system before enrollment.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageFederal Pell Grant for eligible career-school and undergraduate programs
U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Direct individual applicationactiveNational scopeEligible undergraduate students with financial need attending a participating institution and eligible program; trade/career programs may qualify but each program must be confirmed.
Award: $7,395Beneficiary: individualDeadline: 2026-27 FAFSA and school deadlines apply; verify on StudentAid.gov and with the school.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Direct individual applicationEligibility and deadline rules still apply; no award is guaranteed.Official program pageRegistered Apprenticeship paid employment and training
Participating employers and registered apprenticeship sponsors
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive opportunity directoryNational scopeApplicants must locate an available apprenticeship opportunity and apply directly to the employer or program sponsor; occupations and entry requirements vary.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Opportunity-specific; do not assume an opening is accepting applications.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageSurvivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (Chapter 35)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactiveNational scopeEligible child or spouse of a veteran or service member meeting a qualifying permanent-and-total disability, death, MIA, capture, or detention condition; approved technical, vocational, apprenticeship, and OJT may qualify.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing; delimiting dates and program approval vary.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageGI Bill benefits for approved on-the-job training and apprenticeships
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactiveNational scopeEligible veterans, service members, or dependents with qualifying GI Bill entitlement who enter a VA-approved OJT or apprenticeship program.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing; applicant and training establishment approvals are required.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program pageWIOA Individual Training Account and training-service pathway
State and local workforce development boards under U.S. DOL
Conditional — through workforce or schoolactive conditionalNational scopeAdults, dislocated workers, and some youth who are determined eligible and in need of training may receive training services, commonly through an ITA, for an approved program/provider.
Award: not statedBeneficiary: individualDeadline: Ongoing local intake; timing and funds vary by local workforce area.Status checked: Oct 8, 2026Conditional workforce or school pathwayRequires eligibility determination or access through a workforce agency or institution; not guaranteed financial aid.Official program page