Minneapolis-St. Paul is in Xcel Energy’s Upper Midwest service territory, with Twin Cities storm restoration and transmission upgrades driving steady linework demand. Local linework employers include Xcel Energy, PAR Electrical Contractors, Michels Corporation, and Q3 Contracting. Average power lineman salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul is $90,540 per year. Nearby hiring hubs: Bloomington , St. Cloud , Duluth , Rochester . Minnesota lineworkers typically train through IBEW apprenticeship programs such as Local 160 in the Twin Cities. Search open lineman jobs in Minneapolis-St. Paul below.