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Electrical Engineer Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$109,510/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.65/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
3,150
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$111,041 #34 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Minnesota, explained

Electrical engineers in Minnesota earn a median of $109,510 per year ($52.65 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $78,750, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $167,030. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $109,510 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $109,510 is worth about $111,041 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #34 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,750
$37.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$109,510
$52.65/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$167,030
$80.30/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $109,510 $111,041
North Dakota $110,810 $124,563 −$1,300
Iowa $105,820 $120,576 +$3,690
Wisconsin $99,700 $105,957 +$9,810
South Dakota $98,980 $111,733 +$10,530

Electrical Engineer in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Minnesota?

Electrical engineers in Minnesota earn a median of $109,510 per year ($52.65 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay electrical engineers well?

At $109,510, Minnesota pays 9% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 3,150 work in the state.

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