salary$81,890 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,970per year
Top pay (top 10%)$123,250per year
Jobs in the area8,810people work this job
Can a electrician afford St. Paul?
OK. Rent of $1,443 a month takes 21.1% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in St. Paul, MN?
The median pay for a electrician in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area is $81,890 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $48,970 and $123,250.
Can a electrician afford to live in St. Paul?
Typical rent of $1,443 a month takes 21.1% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area.