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46 union locals across Minnesota — Twin Cities, Duluth, Rochester, St. Cloud, and beyond. Each one pays well, trains you on the job, and comes with full benefits.

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Electrician

IBEW Local 292

Install and maintain electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.

Starting Pay

$23.60/hr

Journeyman

$59.00/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Electrician

IBEW Local 110

Install and maintain electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.

Starting Pay

$27.26/hr

Journeyman

$56.80/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Electrician

IBEW Local 242

Install and maintain electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings across northeastern Minnesota.

Starting Pay

$21.36/hr

Journeyman

$47.46/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Electrician

IBEW Local 294

Wire mining operations, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings across the Iron Range and northern Minnesota.

Starting Pay

$22.31/hr

Journeyman

$47.46/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Electrician

IBEW Local 343

Install and maintain electrical systems for commercial and healthcare facilities across southeastern Minnesota and the Rochester area.

Starting Pay

$23.76/hr

Journeyman

$49.49/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Electrician

IBEW Local 1426

Install and maintain electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and wind energy projects.

Starting Pay

$17.96/hr

Journeyman

$37.41/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Plumber

UA Local 15

Install and service water supply, drainage, and gas systems in homes, high-rises, and hospitals.

Starting Pay

$29.77/hr

Journeyman

$59.54/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Plumber

UA Local 34

Install and maintain plumbing and gas systems in commercial, institutional, and residential buildings.

Starting Pay

$28.07/hr

Journeyman

$58.48/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Plumber

UA Local 11

Install and maintain plumbing systems for commercial, industrial, and residential projects across northern Minnesota and the Duluth region.

Starting Pay

$24.03/hr

Journeyman

$52.24/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Plumber / Pipefitter

UA Local 6

Install and maintain plumbing and piping systems in healthcare, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Starting Pay

$23.96/hr

Journeyman

$49.91/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Pipefitter / Steamfitter

UA Local 455

Fabricate and install high-pressure piping systems for industrial plants, refineries, and large commercial buildings.

Starting Pay

$29.55/hr

Journeyman

$59.09/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Heavy

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High Demand
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Pipefitter / HVAC-R

UA Local 539

Install and service industrial piping, HVAC, and refrigeration systems in commercial and industrial facilities.

Starting Pay

$27.00/hr

Journeyman

$56.24/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Plumber / Pipefitter

UA Local 589

Install and maintain plumbing and industrial piping systems in mining, power, and manufacturing facilities.

Starting Pay

$25.08/hr

Journeyman

$52.24/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Sprinkler Fitter

UA Local 417

Design and install the fire suppression systems that protect buildings, hospitals, and warehouses.

Starting Pay

$24.09/hr

Journeyman

$58.10/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Sprinkler Fitter

UA Local 669

Install and maintain fire suppression sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.

Starting Pay

$22.05/hr

Journeyman

$45.93/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Carpenter

UBC Local 322

Build, install, and repair structures and fixtures in commercial, residential, and industrial construction.

Starting Pay

$24.28/hr

Journeyman

$48.56/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Heavy

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Steady
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Carpenter

UBC Local 361

Build, install, and repair structures and fixtures in commercial, industrial, and residential construction.

Starting Pay

$20.40/hr

Journeyman

$40.79/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Heavy

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Steady
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Carpenter

UBC Local 464

Build, install, and repair structures and fixtures in commercial, residential, and industrial construction.

Starting Pay

$19.77/hr

Journeyman

$39.55/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Heavy

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Steady
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Carpenter

UBC Local 606

Build, install, and repair structures and fixtures in commercial, industrial, and residential construction.

Starting Pay

$20.40/hr

Journeyman

$40.79/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Heavy

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Steady
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Carpenter

UBC Local 930

Build, install, and repair structures and fixtures in commercial, residential, and industrial construction.

Starting Pay

$19.77/hr

Journeyman

$39.55/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Heavy

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Steady
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Carpenter

UBC Local 1382

Build, install, and repair structures and fixtures in commercial, residential, and industrial construction.

Starting Pay

$21.85/hr

Journeyman

$43.70/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Heavy

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Steady
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Interior Systems Carpenter

UBC Local 68

Install drywall, acoustical ceilings, metal framing, and floor coverings in commercial buildings.

Starting Pay

$25.00/hr

Journeyman

$50.00/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Moderate

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Millwright

UBC Local 548

Install, align, and maintain industrial machinery and heavy equipment in manufacturing and processing facilities.

Starting Pay

$21.48/hr

Journeyman

$42.95/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Heavy

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High Demand
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Millwright

UBC Local 1348

Install, maintain, and repair heavy industrial machinery at mining operations, processing plants, and paper mills.

Starting Pay

$19.59/hr

Journeyman

$39.18/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Heavy

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High Demand
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Pile Driver

UBC Local 1847

Drive foundation piles for bridges, buildings, docks, and retaining walls using heavy equipment.

Starting Pay

$23.86/hr

Journeyman

$47.71/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Very Heavy

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High Demand
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Ironworker

Ironworkers Local 512

Raise and connect the structural steel that forms the skeleton of skyscrapers, bridges, and stadiums.

Starting Pay

$23.18/hr

Journeyman

$46.35/hr

Apprenticeship

3 years

Physical

Very Heavy

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High Demand
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Operating Engineer

IUOE Local 49

Operate heavy construction equipment — excavators, cranes, bulldozers — to move earth and build infrastructure.

Starting Pay

$23.63/hr

Journeyman

$47.25/hr

Apprenticeship

3 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Construction Laborer

LIUNA Local 563

The backbone of every job site — laborers keep projects moving with skilled manual work, demolition, and material handling.

Starting Pay

$27.90/hr

Journeyman

$45.00/hr

Apprenticeship

2 years

Physical

Very Heavy

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High Demand
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Construction Laborer

LIUNA Local 1091

Perform the essential physical work that makes every construction project run — site prep, concrete, demolition, and support across northern Minnesota.

Starting Pay

$18.67/hr

Journeyman

$35.22/hr

Apprenticeship

2 years

Physical

Very Heavy

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High Demand
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Construction Laborer

LIUNA Local 1097

Perform site preparation, demolition, and general construction labor on mining, highway, and industrial projects.

Starting Pay

$21.13/hr

Journeyman

$35.22/hr

Apprenticeship

3 years

Physical

Very Heavy

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High Demand
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Construction Laborer

LIUNA Local 405

Perform site preparation, demolition, and general construction labor on highway and building projects.

Starting Pay

$21.90/hr

Journeyman

$36.50/hr

Apprenticeship

3 years

Physical

Very Heavy

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High Demand
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Sheet Metal Worker

SMART Local 10

Fabricate and install ductwork, roofing, and custom metal products that keep buildings breathing.

Starting Pay

$25.52/hr

Journeyman

$56.71/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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Steady
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Elevator Constructor

IUEC Local 9

Install, modernize, and maintain the elevators and escalators that move millions of people every day.

Starting Pay

$31.26/hr

Journeyman

$62.52/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Moderate

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Steady
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Boilermaker

Boilermakers Local 647

Build, install, and maintain the boilers, pressure vessels, and industrial tanks that power refineries, power plants, and manufacturing facilities.

Starting Pay

$24.18/hr

Journeyman

$48.35/hr

Apprenticeship

5 years

Physical

Heavy

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Moderate
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Painter / Drywall Finisher

IUPAT District Council 82

Apply paints, coatings, and wall coverings, and finish drywall in commercial, residential, and industrial settings.

Starting Pay

$22.88/hr

Journeyman

$45.75/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Moderate

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Steady
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Painter / Drywall Finisher

IUPAT Local 106

Apply paints, coatings, and wall coverings, and finish drywall in commercial, residential, and industrial settings.

Starting Pay

$19.39/hr

Journeyman

$38.77/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Moderate

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Painter / Drywall Finisher

IUPAT Local 681

Apply paints, coatings, and wall coverings, and finish drywall in commercial, residential, and industrial settings.

Starting Pay

$17.64/hr

Journeyman

$35.28/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Moderate

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Glazier

IUPAT Local 1324

Install glass in commercial storefronts, curtain walls, windows, and skylights.

Starting Pay

$25.49/hr

Journeyman

$50.98/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Bricklayer / Mason

BAC Local 1 Minnesota

Lay brick, block, stone, and tile to build the walls, facades, and floors that define buildings inside and out.

Starting Pay

$23.96/hr

Journeyman

$49.91/hr

Apprenticeship

3 years

Physical

Heavy

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Steady
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Roofer

UFCW / RWDSU Roofers Local 96

Install and repair the roofing systems, waterproofing, and insulation that protect every building from Minnesota's weather.

Starting Pay

$23.19/hr

Journeyman

$48.32/hr

Apprenticeship

3 years

Physical

Heavy

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High Demand
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Cement Mason

OPCMIA Local 633

Place, finish, and cure concrete for floors, slabs, sidewalks, and structural elements — the foundation of every building.

Starting Pay

$23.18/hr

Journeyman

$49.31/hr

Apprenticeship

3 years

Physical

Heavy

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Steady
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Plasterer

OPCMIA Local 265

Apply plaster, stucco, EIFS, and specialty finishes to walls and ceilings in commercial and institutional buildings.

Starting Pay

$30.12/hr

Journeyman

$50.20/hr

Apprenticeship

3 years

Physical

Heavy

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High Demand
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Heat & Frost Insulator

HFIA Local 34

Install and maintain mechanical insulation on piping, equipment, and ductwork in commercial and industrial buildings.

Starting Pay

$27.67/hr

Journeyman

$55.34/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Heat & Frost Insulator

HFIA Local 49

Install and maintain mechanical insulation on piping, equipment, and ductwork in industrial and commercial facilities.

Starting Pay

$26.59/hr

Journeyman

$53.18/hr

Apprenticeship

4 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Construction Teamster

IBT Local 120

Drive dump trucks, cement trucks, and other heavy vehicles on building and highway construction projects.

Starting Pay

$25.52/hr

Journeyman

$42.53/hr

Apprenticeship

3 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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Construction Teamster

IBT Local 346

Drive construction trucks and operate equipment on highway, mining, and pipeline projects in northern Minnesota.

Starting Pay

$23.91/hr

Journeyman

$39.85/hr

Apprenticeship

3 years

Physical

Moderate

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High Demand
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