§ 03 Trade wages
Electricians in Mankato, MN
Electricians in the Mankato, MN metro earned a median of $39.96 an hour in May 2025 (BLS OEWS), 32% higher than the national median of $30.38. The middle half earned $29.99 to $48.30. About 260 people work in this occupation here. That ranks 28 of 374 metros with a reliable estimate for this trade. These are employee wages, not what a contractor bills you per hour.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 47-2111
Electricians, Mankato, MN
25th pct$29.99per hour
Median$39.96per hour
75th pct$48.30per hour
10th pct$24.11
90th pct$48.45
Mean$39.28
Workers260
Your multiplier: ×2.0Median wage × multiplier: $80/hr
OEWS reports what employers pay these workers per hour. A contractor’s bill also covers the business: insurance, licensing, vehicles, tools, office staff, warranty callbacks, unbilled travel time and profit. The wage is a floor for understanding a quote, never a price. You set the multiplier; we publish no typical markup because we have no citable source for one.What else is in a bill for this trade
- Permit and inspection fees for panel and circuit work
- A licensed master or journeyman on the job, with an apprentice in many shops
- Trip or diagnostic charges on service calls
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Mankato, MN · mean RSE 2.7%Employee wages from the BLS employer survey. Not what a contractor bills.