Electricians pay range in Minot
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,830 or more. The middle half of electricians in Minot earn between $50,950 and $77,770.
- $46K10th
- $51K25th
- $60KMedian
- $78K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,180 | $5,598 | $32.30 |
| Median | $59,800 | $4,983 | $28.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,950 | $4,246 | $24.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,770 | $6,481 | $37.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Minot vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Electricians in Minot earn 5% less than the North Dakota average ($70,460) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot | $67,180 | $59,800 | $45,700 | $96,830 | 340 |
| North Dakota | $70,460 | $65,710 | $46,440 | $101,020 | 3,570 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Minot
On the average salary of $67,180, a single filer in Minot takes home about $56,062 a year, or $4,672 a month and $2,156 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Minot a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minot area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.0), so the average $67,180 buys what about $77,194 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Minot ($48,940). A typical home costs $268,181, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other North Dakota cities
Minot ranks 3rd of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($71,440).
- Fargo$71,440
- Grand Forks$67,500
- Minot$67,180
- Bismarck$66,950
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Minot: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Minot?
$32.30 an hour on average, and $28.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Minot?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Minot?
About $56,062 a year ($4,672 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,180.
Do electricians earn more in Minot than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Minot, ND (33500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.11, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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