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Electrical in Minneapolis, MN

Compare 7 local electrical pros. Typical service: $194–$583.

Top Electrical Companies in Minneapolis

  1. 1.Edison Electric, Inc.

    4.9★ (1,147 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1147 reviews

    +16124412728Website

  2. 2.Mill City Electric Co.

    4.8★ (69 reviews)

    4.8★ from 69 reviews

    +16122681000Website

  3. 3.Minneapolis Electricians

    4.9★ (16 reviews)

    4.9★ from 16 reviews

    +16124571518Website

  4. 4.Premise Inc.

    4.4★ (7 reviews)

    4.4★ from 7 reviews

    +16122161850Website

  5. 5.Pro Wire Electrical Services

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +16123879322

  6. 6.Minneapolis Emergency Electrical Services

    2.0★ (2 reviews)

    2.0★ from 2 reviews

    +16122540599

  7. 7.Nova electrical services

Electrical Cost in Minneapolis

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Minneapolis
Electrical repair$194–$583/job
Outlet or switch install$156–$389/job
Light fixture install$194–$648/job
Panel upgrade$2,333–$5,832/job

Electrical prices in Minneapolis run about 30% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 7 companies serving Minneapolis, rated 4.3★ on average across 1,244 customer reviews.

Minneapolis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Minneapolis's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 22
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
32.81"
Heating degree days
7,383
Cooling degree days
950
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan7.5°24.5°0.96"
Feb12.7°29.3°0.6"
Mar24.4°42.1°1.61"
Apr38°59°3.11"
May50.1°71.5°3.81"
Jun59.8°81.4°4.44"
Jul65.2°86.1°4.45"
Aug63.3°83.5°4.25"
Sep54.2°74°3.48"
Oct41°58.9°2.88"
Nov27.1°41.1°1.93"
Dec12.1°26.9°1.29"

NOAA station data 1.48 miles from Minneapolis.

Permits & Regulations in MN

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting requires a Department of Labor and Industry license with a responsible master electrician
  • Minnesota licenses master, journeyman and power limited technicians statewide
  • Electrical work requires a request for inspection with the state or a local inspection authority

License required: Minnesota DLI electrical contractor license

Sources: www.dli.mn.gov

Electrical FAQs for Minneapolis

How much does an electrician cost in Minneapolis?

Electrical repairs in Minneapolis typically run $194-$583 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Minneapolis?

We track 7 electricians serving Minneapolis.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Minneapolis, MN?

In MN, Electrical contracting requires a Department of Labor and Industry license with a responsible master electrician. Check with the Minneapolis building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Minneapolis more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Minneapolis runs about +29.6% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

Does Minneapolis heat put extra load on a home's electrical system?

Minneapolis averages 950 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 86F, so air conditioning is often the largest load on the panel. Older 100-amp services are the usual reason a new AC or EV charger needs an upgrade.

Why do breakers trip more in Minneapolis summers?

With highs near 86F in Minneapolis, AC compressors start hard and run long, and a breaker that trips mainly in summer usually points to a shared or undersized circuit rather than a failing breaker.

When is the best time to schedule electrical work in Minneapolis?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Minneapolis sees highs near 86F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Minneapolis, MN?

A panel upgrade in Minneapolis generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In MN, Electrical contracting requires a Department of Labor and Industry license with a responsible master electrician.