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Skilled trade pay in Minnesota

5 metros · 38 trades · BLS, May 2025

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38trades

Metros

DuluthMINNESOTA · MN26 trades$69,880 typical pay
MankatoMINNESOTA · MN22 trades$61,370 typical pay
MinneapolisMINNESOTA · MN38 trades$72,865 typical pay
RochesterMINNESOTA · MN24 trades$71,900 typical pay
St. CloudMINNESOTA · MN22 trades$63,720 typical pay

Trades in Minnesota

Typical median across Minnesota metros.

Elevator Installer$128,020
Plasterer$108,160
Electrical Lineworker$101,660
Ironworker$97,810
Construction Supervisor$95,860
Brickmason$89,300
Rigger$87,120
Building Inspector$87,045
Plumber$85,060
Electrician$81,890
Heavy Equipment Operator$79,530
HVAC Technician$76,670
Telecom Equipment Installer$75,660
Sheet Metal Worker$73,325
Roofer$72,860
Paving Equipment Operator$72,080
Tile Setter$71,750
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,530
Telecom Line Installer$71,290
Concrete Finisher$70,320
Septic & Sewer Technician$70,270
Glazier$68,620
Diesel Mechanic$64,410
Flooring Installer$63,170
Drywall Installer$62,150
Machinist$62,070
Appliance Repair Technician$61,390
Carpenter$61,150
Welder$60,380
Construction Laborer$59,390
Auto Body Repairer$58,940
Hazmat Removal Worker$58,780
Insulation Installer$58,240
Maintenance Technician$56,690
Auto Mechanic$49,920
Painter$49,720
Landscaper$45,400
Pest Control Technician$37,450

Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate

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