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What do skilled trades pay in Minnesota in 2026?

Median pay for 28 skilled trades in Minnesota (BLS OEWS May 2025).

In 2026, the highest-paying skilled trades in Minnesota are Elevator Installer (~$128,020) and Insulation Worker (~$105,670), across 28 trades tracked (BLS OEWS May 2025). Last updated June 2026.

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Highest median pay

Elevator Installer

$128,020

Most jobs

Construction Laborer

28,530 jobs

Across 28 trades: $57,270$128,020 (median $75,420).

Trades ranked by pay in Minnesota

#TradeMedian
1Elevator Installer$128,020
2Insulation Worker$105,670
3Power-Line Worker$104,180
4Plasterer$102,530
5Boilermaker$96,190
6Ironworker$95,320
7Brickmason$95,220
8Plumber$94,410
9Pipelayer$81,980
10Construction Equipment Operator$79,130
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11Millwright$78,570
12Electrician$78,160
13Taper$78,090
14HVAC Technician$76,350
15Roofer$74,490
16Telecom Line Installer$73,710
17Sheet Metal Worker$72,970
18Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,960
19Tile & Stone Setter$70,560
20Cement Mason$66,830
21Glazier$66,130
22Carpenter$64,930
23Drywall Installer$61,290
24Welder$60,280
25Construction Laborer$60,260
26Floor Layer$59,380
27Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$59,100
28Painter$57,270

Where is the union premium biggest in Minnesota?

Named locals and the premium over the BLS all-worker median.

We don't have union scale data for Minnesota across our trades yet — these trades are predominantly non-union, or we haven't added IBEW/UA data. Submitting your pay helps build complete data for Minnesota.