Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
$45.39/hr ($94,410/yr) · typical $29.40 to $52.29
Openings: 850/yrApprentices: 853
Minnesota trade pay
Minnesota trade pay runs from $27.54/hr for painters to $45.39/hr for plumbers, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Plumbers earn the most at $45.39/hr ($94,410/yr). The state expects about 13,830 trade openings a year from 2024 to 2034, and the DOL counted 4,430 active apprentices in FY2024.
Top trade median
$45.39/hr
Plumbers
Trades published
8 of 10
BLS OEWS May 2025
Openings per year
13,830
2024 to 2034
Active apprentices
4,430
FY2024
Tracked metros
1
Minneapolis
State signals
What stands out in Minnesota
Plumbers earn 48% more in Minnesota than the national median of $30.67/hr, the biggest pay premium of the 8 trades with published state pay.
Maintenance workers lead Minnesota hiring demand with about 3,110 openings a year, 22% of the 13,830 annual trade openings projected statewide.
Minnesota ranks #21 nationally for active electricians apprentices, with 1,209 in FY2024.
All 10 trades in Minnesota
Statewide medians from BLS OEWS May 2025, ranked by median hourly pay. Each row opens the national trade hub.
Electricians
$37.58/hr ($78,160/yr) · typical $28.09 to $48.76
Openings: 1,490/yrApprentices: 1,209
HVAC Technicians
$36.71/hr ($76,350/yr) · typical $28.30 to $41.92
Openings: 540/yrApprentices: 379
Roofers
$35.81/hr ($74,490/yr) · typical $26.76 to $44.05
Openings: 180/yrApprentices: 751
Carpenters
$31.22/hr ($64,930/yr) · typical $26.56 to $40.58
Openings: 1,720/yrApprentices: 907
Welders
$28.98/hr ($60,280/yr) · typical $24.50 to $31.45
Openings: 980/yrApprentices: 4
Automotive Service Technicians
$28.07/hr ($58,390/yr) · typical $22.41 to $35.22
Openings: 1,370/yrApprentices: 45
Painters (Construction & Maintenance)
$27.54/hr ($57,270/yr) · typical $20.96 to $33.34
Openings: 530/yrApprentices: 137
Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers
BLS median not published
Openings: 3,060/yrApprentices: 132
Maintenance & Repair Workers
BLS median not published
Openings: 3,110/yrApprentices: 13
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025. Openings: Projections Central, 2024-2034 average annual openings. Apprentices: DOL Registered Apprenticeship, FY2024 active apprentices; trades the DOL did not publish show n/a.
Metro pay pages
Minnesota metros with trade pay pages
City-level BLS pay with year-over-year change and worker-submitted rates.
- MinneapolisTrade pay in Minneapolis
Apprenticeship pipeline
Registered apprentices in Minnesota
4,430 active apprentices across all 10 trades, per DOL Registered Apprenticeship, FY2024. Top trades:
Electricians1,209
Carpenters907
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters853
Roofers751
HVAC Technicians379
Active apprentices, not new entrants. Find open programs at Apprenticeship.gov.
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Minnesota trade pay questions
How much do trades workers make in Minnesota?
Median pay for the 10 tracked trades in Minnesota ranges from $27.54/hr for painters to $45.39/hr for plumbers, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Plumbers top the ranking at $45.39/hr, equal to $94,410/yr for full-time work. These are statewide medians; pay varies by city and experience.
Which trade pays the most in Minnesota?
Plumbers lead Minnesota at a median $45.39/hr ($94,410/yr a year), ahead of electricians at $37.58/hr. The full ranking below covers all 10 tracked trades from BLS OEWS May 2025 statewide data. Union scale, shift differentials, and overtime can push actual take-home above these medians.
How many trade job openings are there in Minnesota?
Projections Central expects about 13,830 trade openings a year in Minnesota from 2024 to 2034, across the 10 tracked trades. Maintenance workers lead with about 3,110 a year, followed by landscapers at 3,060. Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new job growth.
How do I start an apprenticeship in Minnesota?
Start with a registered apprenticeship: paid on-the-job training plus classroom instruction, with wages rising as you learn. The DOL counted 4,430 active trade apprentices in Minnesota in FY2024, including 1,209 electricians. Programs run three to five years; find open programs at Apprenticeship.gov.
Which Minnesota cities pay trades workers the most?
Of the tracked metros in Minnesota, Minneapolis pays plumbers the most at $48.86/hr. Each metro pay page breaks down all 10 trades with year-over-year change and worker-submitted rates. Statewide medians above blend every metro and rural area together into one statewide figure.