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47-2111 Electricians

Occupational Description:
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Excludes “Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2026

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	14,350	718	$39.91/hr	$23.45/hr	$28.85/hr	$38.60/hr	$50.08/hr	$58.68/hr
U S	757,220	6,058	$35.30/hr	$21.06/hr	$24.40/hr	$31.20/hr	$41.45/hr	$53.58/hr

Leading Industries for Electricians

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining	70	$41.40/hr
Construction	12,120	$37.51/hr
Manufacturing	570	$38.22/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	630	$51.55/hr
Information	N/A	N/A
Financial Activities	20	$47.87/hr
Professional and Business Services	160	$37.14/hr
Education and Health Services	220	$49.12/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	40	$29.93/hr
Public Administration	450	$43.18/hr

Other Regional Data for Electricians

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State	160	$40.02/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	260	$41.04/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	320	$38.90/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	350	$34.42/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	510	$39.33/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	670	$31.63/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	680	$40.84/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	720	$41.40/hr	9.0%
St Cloud MN MSA	730	$40.44/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	920	$37.99/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	930	$38.65/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	950	$38.03/hr	9.0%
Northwest Balance of State	1,140	$36.67/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	1,240	$39.28/hr	9.8%
Northwest Minnesota	1,350	$36.47/hr	9.5%
Central Minnesota	1,830	$36.94/hr	11.9%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	7,740	$41.41/hr	9.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	8,810	$40.44/hr	N/A
Minnesota	14,350	$38.60/hr	9.9%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change -
Solar Photovoltaic Installers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	4,200	$37.75/hr	8.1%
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	10,720	$46.62/hr	5.5%
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	1,240	$39.66/hr	2.5%

Task for Electricians

Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.