Electrical Engineer Salary in Minnesota: $113K Median

The average Electrical Engineer salary in Minnesota is $112,751 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $76,500 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $178,500 (90th percentile). State income tax applies.

Electrical Engineers in Minnesota earn approximately 2% more than the US national median ($110,540 nationally vs $112,751 in Minnesota). Minnesota's cost-of-living index of 97 is close to the national average.

Yes — Electrical Engineer salaries in Minnesota grew approximately 470.0% year-over-year, from $19,781 in 2025 to $112,751 in 2026. This reflects the broader Engineering sector's wage growth, driven by Power electronics for EV and Semiconductors demand.

Top-paying Minnesota metros for Electrical Engineers: Minneapolis ($122K). Click any city for full breakdown including take-home pay.

Strong 9% growth driven by EV, renewable energy, semiconductors, and AI hardware demand. Minnesota's top industries include Healthcare (UnitedHealth, Mayo), Retail (Target, Best Buy), Finance, and the state's unemployment rate is 3% — a tight labor market favoring candidates.

Yes, Minnesota has state income tax. This affects take-home pay — at $112,751, expect 4-7% effective state tax depending on filing status. See city pages for detailed take-home calculations.

Hottest 2026 skills: Power electronics for EV, Semiconductors, IoT, AI hardware, Renewable energy systems. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Minnesota employers.

With my PE license and direct experience on [comparable project], market for this role is $X. I'd like base at that level plus a relocation package and project-completion bonus. Beyond base, negotiate: PE license exam fees, study materials, review courses, Relocation package and temporary housing, Project-completion or milestone bonuses, Per-diem for site travel and field work. Walk-away anchor for Minnesota: $100,671.