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Best Electricians in Albert Lea, MN (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Albert Lea: Albert Lea Electric, CR Score 63/100; 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Most-reviewed: Austin Electric, 65 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

7 Albert Lea electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 7 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Electricians in Austin ranking. See Electricians in Austin

Top 7 electricians in Albert Lea at a glance

Top 7 electricians in Albert Lea at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Albert Lea Electric634.4★ (30)Albert Lea24/7Overall
2Midwest Ag Electric Inc574.0★ (8)Albert Lea——
3Austin Electric574.8★ (65)Austin, 20 mi away—Most reviews
4Thompson Electric of Albert Lea564.2★ (17)Albert Lea——
5Klocek Electric564.2★ (5)Albert Lea——
6Farmland Electric Inc543.7★ (3)Albert Lea——
7O'Connor Electric LLC533.7★ (6)Albert Lea——

The 7 best electricians in Albert Lea, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Albert Lea

    Based in Albert Lea

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1410 Olsen Dr, Albert Lea, MN 56007
  2. Based in Albert Lea

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    118 Columbus Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
  3. Based in Austin, 20 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, the most in Albert Lea.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1111 5th Pl SE, Austin, MN 55912
  4. Based in Albert Lea

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1414 S 4th Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
  5. Based in Albert Lea

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1425 S Shore Dr, Albert Lea, MN 56007
  6. Based in Albert Lea

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1210 S Newton Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

How much do electricians cost in Albert Lea?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Albert Lea. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do electricians cost in Albert Lea?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Electrical panel upgrade$518$1,347$2,193Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an electrician's license in Minnesota

In Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry licenses Electrical contractor and electrician licenses (Board of Electricity).

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Albert Lea electricians

We scored 7 Albert Lea electricians on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Albert Lea data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Electricians in Albert Lea: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Albert Lea?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Albert Lea, MN is Albert Lea Electric with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Midwest Ag Electric Inc (#2) and Austin Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 7 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Albert Lea?

ContractorsRanked ranks 7 electricians serving Albert Lea, MN. 6 of them are based in Albert Lea; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Albert Lea are open 24/7?

1 ranked electrician in Albert Lea posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Albert Lea Electric (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Albert Lea work on weekends?

1 of 7 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Albert Lea Electric (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry handles licensing and covers Electrical contractor and electrician licenses (Board of Electricity).

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Albert Lea?

Electrical panel upgrade typically costs $518 to $2,193, with $1,347 typical (Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Albert Lea. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Albert Lea electricians have?

The median Google rating among 7 rated electricians in Albert Lea is 4.2★, with a median of 8 reviews. Austin Electric has the most, 65 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank electricians?

Each electrician gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Albert Lea

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 electricians serving Albert Lea.