Minnesota salaries by occupation
The median worker in Minnesota earned $53,810 a year in 2024, about $25.87 an hour, 8.7% above the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 628 occupations.
Median pay $53,810 $25.87 per hour
Vs national median +8.7% U.S. $49,500
Workers 2,920,470 wage and salary
Occupations reported 628 with at least 100 employed
What Minnesota is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | 10.16× | 2,870 | $29,450 |
| Social Workers, All Other | 5.89× | 7,240 | $79,220 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.91× | 5,430 | $66,260 |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | 3.27× | 2,240 | $68,730 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | 3.08× | 1,340 | $45,520 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 3.03× | 3,780 | $72,370 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 3.01× | 1,440 | $48,300 |
| Agricultural Technicians | 2.99× | 810 | $55,190 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | 2.87× | 1,020 | $40,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | 2.79× | 1,490 | $75,940 |
Metro areas in Minnesota
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 9 Minnesota metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $59,220 | $28.47 | 121,610 | #16 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $57,640 | $27.71 | 1,931,660 | #22 |
| St. Cloud | $49,820 | $23.95 | 103,600 | #83 |
| Fargo | $49,690 | $23.89 | 147,570 | #90 |
| Duluth | $48,610 | $23.37 | 124,530 | #112 |
| Grand Forks | $48,280 | $23.21 | 51,240 | #127 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $48,060 | $23.11 | 83,080 | #137 |
| Mankato | $48,060 | $23.11 | 55,370 | #138 |
| Sioux Falls | $46,720 | $22.46 | 174,730 | #192 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | $224,280 | $107.83 | 150 | #2 of 21 |
| Pediatricians, General | $212,380 | $102.11 | 890 | #11 of 37 |
| Dentists, General | $209,820 | $100.87 | 2,500 | #4 of 46 |
| Chief Executives | $194,160 | $93.35 | 6,690 | #12 of 33 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $182,790 | $87.88 | 470 | #9 of 31 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $176,030 | $84.63 | 630 | #2 of 36 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,750 | $82.57 | 10,710 | #11 of 49 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,220 | $80.88 | 4,190 | #16 of 49 |
| Marketing Managers | $167,250 | $80.41 | 8,610 | #10 of 47 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $167,110 | $80.34 | 600 | #1 of 36 |
| Managers, All Other | $158,680 | $76.29 | 4,640 | #10 of 49 |
| Financial Managers | $158,040 | $75.98 | 16,520 | #16 of 51 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 120,390 | $36,200 | $17.41 |
| General and Operations Managers | 73,900 | $96,130 | $46.22 |
| Retail Salespersons | 69,640 | $35,310 | $16.98 |
| Registered Nurses | 64,740 | $100,870 | $48.50 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 59,220 | $31,950 | $15.36 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 59,170 | $47,470 | $22.82 |
| Cashiers | 57,290 | $32,570 | $15.66 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 56,030 | $45,440 | $21.84 |
| Office Clerks, General | 55,710 | $47,030 | $22.61 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 46,920 | $45,640 | $21.94 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Minnesota
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 74
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers $122,620
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $98,720
- Power Plant Operators $88,090
- Gas Plant Operators $84,760
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $83,060
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,170
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $75,940
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $73,560
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $70,470
- Tool and Die Makers $65,400
- Chemical Plant and System Operators $64,420
- Machinists $59,860
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,730
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,150
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $57,830
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $57,820
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $57,180
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,430
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $55,790
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $55,720
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $54,340
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $54,240
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $53,840
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,150
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,980
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,390
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $52,390
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $51,830
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $51,550
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $51,460
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $51,110
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $50,960
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $50,550
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,480
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $50,320
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers $49,840
- Printing Press Operators $49,540
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,180
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $48,930
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $48,920
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,790
- Furniture Finishers $48,370
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $47,890
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $47,850
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $47,700
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,640
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $47,330
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,110
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,940
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians $46,650
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,430
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,240
- Production Workers, All Other $46,020
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,640
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $45,520
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $45,090
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,830
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $44,410
- Etchers and Engravers $44,260
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $43,490
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,230
- Helpers--Production Workers $42,240
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $41,600
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers $41,550
- Sewing Machine Operators $40,510
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $40,500
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $39,940
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $39,830
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $39,350
- Food Batchmakers $39,180
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $38,650
- Bakers $38,640
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,560
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $35,730
Education and library 56
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $104,130
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $103,920
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $103,220
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $100,000
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $99,620
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $98,030
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $96,640
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $95,530
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary $94,120
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary $91,980
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary $88,820
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $85,060
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $84,310
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $83,360
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $82,470
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $82,300
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $82,200
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $81,480
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $80,760
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $80,480
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,330
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $79,370
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $79,290
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $78,660
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $78,300
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $78,280
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $78,110
- Instructional Coordinators $77,530
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $77,080
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $77,030
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $76,540
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $75,750
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $75,710
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $75,260
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $71,110
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $68,730
- Special Education Teachers, All Other $67,430
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool $66,570
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $65,970
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $65,070
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,950
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $63,320
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,120
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,670
- Curators $61,270
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $60,940
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,880
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $56,640
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $50,260
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $48,710
- Library Technicians $47,330
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,230
- Museum Technicians and Conservators $43,210
- Tutors $41,600
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,650
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,160
Healthcare practitioners 48
- Podiatrists $224,280
- Pediatricians, General $212,380
- Dentists, General $209,820
- Pharmacists $154,610
- Optometrists $150,020
- Physician Assistants $139,300
- Nurse Practitioners $128,570
- Nurse Midwives $127,180
- Veterinarians $117,340
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other $104,100
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists $103,850
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $101,100
- Registered Nurses $100,870
- Surgical Assistants $100,000
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $99,660
- Genetic Counselors $99,090
- Dental Hygienists $98,970
- Physical Therapists $98,870
- Audiologists $98,410
- Radiation Therapists $97,360
- Chiropractors $91,780
- Respiratory Therapists $88,040
- Occupational Therapists $85,040
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $83,000
- Speech-Language Pathologists $82,450
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $80,960
- Orthotists and Prosthetists $80,180
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $78,300
- Surgical Technologists $77,950
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $75,600
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $74,840
- Therapists, All Other $73,300
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $69,480
- Paramedics $68,000
- Recreational Therapists $67,300
- Athletic Trainers $64,340
- Exercise Physiologists $61,690
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,870
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $60,810
- Medical Records Specialists $59,310
- Hearing Aid Specialists $57,080
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,070
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $49,480
- Opticians, Dispensing $49,020
- Psychiatric Technicians $48,600
- Pharmacy Technicians $48,560
- Emergency Medical Technicians $45,690
- Dietetic Technicians $45,410
Office and administrative support 48
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $76,850
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,160
- Meter Readers, Utilities $66,210
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $64,920
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $62,240
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,300
- Postal Service Clerks $61,110
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $60,780
- Brokerage Clerks $60,340
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $60,330
- Financial Clerks, All Other $60,220
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $57,490
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $56,940
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $55,310
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $53,570
- Procurement Clerks $53,270
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $52,860
- Billing and Posting Clerks $52,720
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,350
- Cargo and Freight Agents $51,370
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $51,050
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $50,070
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $49,960
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,900
- Word Processors and Typists $49,870
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,820
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $48,280
- Bill and Account Collectors $48,160
- New Accounts Clerks $48,020
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $47,680
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $47,610
- Customer Service Representatives $47,470
- Office Clerks, General $47,030
- Order Clerks $47,020
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,830
- File Clerks $45,310
- Couriers and Messengers $43,890
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $42,650
- Tellers $41,740
- Data Entry Keyers $41,640
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $40,850
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $40,330
- Library Assistants, Clerical $37,010
- Gambling Cage Workers $36,920
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,910
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $36,430
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $35,990
Installation, maintenance and repair 38
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $115,260
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $104,800
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $86,640
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $84,410
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $79,660
- Rail Car Repairers $79,330
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $77,190
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $75,750
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $74,690
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $73,390
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $72,950
- Millwrights $69,520
- Medical Equipment Repairers $69,000
- Riggers $68,840
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $68,160
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $66,430
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,340
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $63,450
- Wind Turbine Service Technicians $62,940
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $61,420
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $61,270
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $60,940
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $60,450
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $60,160
- Home Appliance Repairers $59,300
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $58,800
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $58,290
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $57,750
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $57,470
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $52,260
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $51,440
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $50,070
- Motorcycle Mechanics $49,770
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $49,060
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $48,540
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $45,760
- Tire Repairers and Changers $40,340
- Bicycle Repairers $37,170
Management 35
- Chief Executives $194,160
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $171,750
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $168,220
- Marketing Managers $167,250
- Managers, All Other $158,680
- Financial Managers $158,040
- Purchasing Managers $157,450
- Human Resources Managers $152,250
- Sales Managers $148,190
- Compensation and Benefits Managers $143,990
- Administrative Services Managers $135,050
- Natural Sciences Managers $131,410
- Fundraising Managers $123,460
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $122,910
- Training and Development Managers $121,370
- Public Relations Managers $120,550
- Construction Managers $117,500
- Industrial Production Managers $116,320
- Medical and Health Services Managers $114,310
- Facilities Managers $108,030
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $106,280
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $104,560
- Funeral Home Managers $103,360
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $101,700
- Emergency Management Directors $99,600
- General and Operations Managers $96,130
- Education Administrators, All Other $90,650
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $89,670
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $85,060
- Social and Community Service Managers $82,990
- Food Service Managers $76,780
- Lodging Managers $74,190
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $63,970
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $59,850
- Personal Service Managers, All Other $49,690
Life, physical and social science 32
- Physical Scientists, All Other $167,110
- Materials Scientists $114,070
- Psychologists, All Other $110,190
- Economists $107,470
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $102,650
- Epidemiologists $99,360
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $95,930
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,640
- Urban and Regional Planners $91,810
- Hydrologists $90,500
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $87,210
- Microbiologists $85,340
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,450
- Biochemists and Biophysicists $82,610
- School Psychologists $82,540
- Chemists $82,040
- Biological Scientists, All Other $77,650
- Conservation Scientists $77,180
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $73,970
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $72,490
- Foresters $72,280
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $70,510
- Life Scientists, All Other $70,400
- Forensic Science Technicians $68,790
- Soil and Plant Scientists $68,260
- Forest and Conservation Technicians $63,540
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $58,200
- Agricultural Technicians $55,190
- Chemical Technicians $54,340
- Food Science Technicians $50,380
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,130
- Biological Technicians $45,430
Construction and extraction 31
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $117,760
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $96,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $95,910
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $93,240
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $89,170
- Tapers $86,990
- Pipelayers $84,880
- Construction and Building Inspectors $83,890
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $83,280
- Electricians $81,430
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $79,060
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,580
- Roofers $77,730
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $68,920
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons $68,220
- Glaziers $67,160
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $65,960
- Carpenters $64,650
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $63,610
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $63,560
- Sheet Metal Workers $62,550
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $62,390
- Tile and Stone Setters $61,850
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $61,410
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $60,900
- Highway Maintenance Workers $60,900
- Rock Splitters, Quarry $58,740
- Construction Laborers $58,720
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $58,140
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $56,050
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $48,490
Architecture and engineering 30
- Nuclear Engineers $150,260
- Aerospace Engineers $147,940
- Computer Hardware Engineers $130,530
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $124,760
- Engineers, All Other $116,660
- Chemical Engineers $114,060
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $113,460
- Materials Engineers $106,430
- Electrical Engineers $105,160
- Environmental Engineers $104,980
- Industrial Engineers $101,600
- Civil Engineers $101,440
- Mechanical Engineers $98,980
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $96,310
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $95,380
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $86,810
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $78,490
- Landscape Architects $78,310
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,220
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,110
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $74,880
- Mechanical Drafters $73,140
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $72,800
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $67,150
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,260
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $66,080
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $63,900
- Drafters, All Other $62,880
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians $57,660
- Surveyors $46,610
Arts, design, entertainment and media 30
- Art Directors $98,330
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $78,010
- Technical Writers $76,770
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other $68,040
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $67,350
- Interior Designers $67,070
- Writers and Authors $65,900
- Set and Exhibit Designers $65,770
- Public Relations Specialists $64,110
- Interpreters and Translators $63,440
- Sound Engineering Technicians $62,050
- Producers and Directors $61,300
- Film and Video Editors $59,100
- Graphic Designers $58,590
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $55,120
- Photographers $54,650
- Editors $53,900
- Broadcast Technicians $53,560
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $52,630
- Audio and Video Technicians $47,460
- Coaches and Scouts $47,150
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $45,190
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $43,270
- Fashion Designers $40,040
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,350
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other $36,630
- Floral Designers $36,370
- Actors not reported
- Musicians and Singers not reported
- Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other not reported
Business and financial 29
- Financial Risk Specialists $106,880
- Financial and Investment Analysts $102,800
- Project Management Specialists $97,890
- Management Analysts $95,980
- Financial Examiners $95,720
- Labor Relations Specialists $95,640
- Personal Financial Advisors $94,420
- Compliance Officers $85,220
- Loan Officers $84,480
- Financial Specialists, All Other $82,260
- Logisticians $82,020
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $81,900
- Budget Analysts $81,900
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $81,670
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,460
- Accountants and Auditors $81,100
- Cost Estimators $79,950
- Credit Analysts $79,280
- Insurance Underwriters $78,950
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $78,940
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $78,060
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,340
- Human Resources Specialists $77,250
- Fundraisers $76,020
- Training and Development Specialists $75,980
- Tax Preparers $65,530
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $65,250
- Credit Counselors $58,640
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $57,970
Transport and material moving 29
- Air Traffic Controllers $176,030
- Commercial Pilots $117,960
- Locomotive Engineers $79,370
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $71,930
- Crane and Tower Operators $67,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $65,980
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $61,630
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,090
- Material Moving Workers, All Other $53,750
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $52,480
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $52,290
- Flight Attendants $50,740
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $49,630
- Bus Drivers, School $49,600
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,420
- Light Truck Drivers $47,440
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,440
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $42,540
- Transportation Workers, All Other $40,830
- Aircraft Service Attendants $39,920
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $38,780
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $38,550
- Stockers and Order Fillers $37,700
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $37,330
- Taxi Drivers $36,860
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,380
- Parking Attendants $36,180
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $35,780
- Driver/Sales Workers $32,390
Personal care and service 25
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $76,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $48,550
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $47,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $47,380
- Residential Advisors $46,800
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,140
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $42,850
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $39,330
- Funeral Attendants $38,550
- Concierges $37,910
- Recreation Workers $37,500
- Tour and Travel Guides $36,510
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $36,140
- Animal Trainers $35,530
- Skincare Specialists $35,410
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $34,440
- Animal Caretakers $33,790
- Childcare Workers $33,610
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $32,060
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,080
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops $31,030
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other $29,450
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $29,040
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $28,180
- Gambling Dealers $25,360
Sales 20
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $96,470
- Sales Engineers $94,950
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $79,640
- Insurance Sales Agents $78,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $77,320
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,060
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $74,630
- Real Estate Brokers $66,310
- Advertising Sales Agents $60,810
- Travel Agents $47,900
- Real Estate Sales Agents $47,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,310
- Parts Salespersons $47,160
- Counter and Rental Clerks $42,220
- Telemarketers $39,660
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $37,440
- Retail Salespersons $35,310
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters $33,190
- Cashiers $32,570
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $31,130
Computing and mathematics 18
- Database Architects $130,420
- Information Security Analysts $128,830
- Computer Network Architects $126,680
- Software Developers $124,540
- Data Scientists $117,840
- Actuaries $109,190
- Computer Programmers $108,450
- Computer Systems Analysts $106,740
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $104,910
- Web Developers $99,870
- Computer Occupations, All Other $99,740
- Database Administrators $97,230
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,560
- Operations Research Analysts $89,240
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $84,950
- Statisticians $80,140
- Computer Network Support Specialists $77,110
- Computer User Support Specialists $62,970
Protective service 18
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,680
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $91,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $83,340
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,310
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $83,110
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $82,330
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators $81,200
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $74,420
- Private Detectives and Investigators $72,070
- Transportation Security Screeners $65,250
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $64,670
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $48,590
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $46,190
- Security Guards $46,020
- Firefighters $41,990
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $41,200
- School Bus Monitors $40,000
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,460
Community and social service 17
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $79,510
- Social Workers, All Other $79,220
- Health Education Specialists $78,080
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $77,100
- Marriage and Family Therapists $72,370
- Healthcare Social Workers $72,330
- Clergy $65,350
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,010
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,230
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,720
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education $54,990
- Counselors, All Other $52,070
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $51,750
- Social and Human Service Assistants $48,860
- Community Health Workers $47,830
- Rehabilitation Counselors $46,950
- Religious Workers, All Other $40,810
Healthcare support 15
- Massage Therapists $75,500
- Dental Assistants $64,630
- Physical Therapist Assistants $63,240
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $60,570
- Medical Transcriptionists $52,190
- Psychiatric Aides $49,720
- Medical Assistants $49,380
- Medical Equipment Preparers $48,580
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,720
- Nursing Assistants $45,580
- Orderlies $44,970
- Phlebotomists $44,880
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,670
- Pharmacy Aides $37,630
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,200
Food preparation and serving 15
- Chefs and Head Cooks $59,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,350
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $42,180
- Cooks, All Other $39,330
- Cooks, Restaurant $38,220
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,300
- Food Preparation Workers $34,820
- Dishwashers $32,350
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,950
- Cooks, Fast Food $30,810
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $29,750
- Cooks, Short Order $29,260
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,980
- Bartenders $26,840
- Waiters and Waitresses $24,470
Building and grounds maintenance 8
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners $68,030
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $60,210
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $49,570
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $48,300
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $46,730
- Pest Control Workers $45,830
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $38,320
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $36,630
Legal 6
Farming, fishing and forestry 6
- Agricultural Inspectors $68,330
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $63,570
- Logging Equipment Operators $49,120
- Agricultural Equipment Operators $48,390
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $42,650
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $38,900
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Minnesota?
The median across all occupations is $53,810 a year, or $25.87 an hour, covering 2,920,470 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Minnesota?
Podiatrists ($224,280), Pediatricians, General ($212,380), Dentists, General ($209,820) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Minnesota employ the most people in?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides, with 120,390 employed at a median of $36,200. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Minnesota electricity averages 16.95¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.