46 union locals across Minnesota
Your Career Starts Here
Explore union trade careers across Minnesota. Answer a few questions, get matched to the right apprenticeship, and start earning while you learn — full benefits from day one.
46
Union Locals Covered
$48/hr
Avg. Journeyman Pay
Up to $62.52/hr
Top Journeyman Rate
Day 1
Earn While You Learn
How It Works
Three steps to finding the trade career that fits you best.
Answer a Few Questions
Our quick quiz asks about your interests, work style, and preferences. No wrong answers — it takes about 2 minutes.
Get Matched
We score all 46 union locals against your answers and rank the best fits. See why each trade matches you.
Take Action
View full trade profiles with real pay scales, requirements, and how to apply. Contact the union hall directly.
24 Trades, 46 Locals
From electricians to teamsters, we cover every union construction trade in Minnesota — with locals from the Twin Cities to the Iron Range.
Electricians
6 locals
Plumbers
4 locals
Pipefitters
3 locals
Carpenters
6 locals
Ironworkers
1 local
Operating Engineers
1 local
Laborers
4 locals
Sheet Metal
1 local
Elevator Constructors
1 local
Sprinkler Fitters
2 locals
Boilermakers
1 local
Painters
3 locals
Glaziers
1 local
Bricklayers
1 local
Roofers
1 local
Cement Masons
2 locals
Insulators
2 locals
Millwrights
2 locals
Pile Drivers
1 local
Teamsters
2 locals
Statewide Coverage
Find union locals wherever you are in Minnesota. Filter by your region to see what's available near you.
Twin Cities Metro
Minneapolis, St. Paul & suburbs
Duluth & Iron Range
Duluth, Hibbing, Virginia & northern MN
Rochester & SE Minnesota
Rochester, Winona & southeast MN
St. Cloud & Central MN
St. Cloud, Brainerd & central MN
Mankato & SW Minnesota
Mankato & south central MN
Moorhead & NW Minnesota
Moorhead, Bemidji & northwest MN
Earn While You Learn
Union apprenticeships aren't school — they're paid careers from day one. You earn a real paycheck, get full health and retirement benefits, and receive world-class training from journeyman mentors.
Paid from Day 1
Starting apprentice pay ranges from $18–$30/hr depending on the trade.
Full Benefits
Health, dental, vision, pension, and annuity — covered by the union.
No Student Debt
Your training is paid for. No loans, no tuition, no debt.
Guaranteed Raises
Pay increases every 6–12 months as you progress through the program.
Sample Pay Progression
Based on IBEW Local 292 (Electrician) scale. Rates vary by trade.
Ready to Find Your Trade?
Take our 2-minute quiz and we'll match you to the union trade careers that fit your interests, work style, and goals.
Disclaimer: TradesMinn is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any union, apprenticeship program, or contractor association. Journeyman wages are sourced from the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry Commercial Prevailing Wage Schedule (effective 2025-12-22). Always verify current rates and program details directly with the relevant union local before making decisions.