Comprehensive salary overview for Minnesota based on 2,892,140 workers across 711 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Minnesota based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podiatrists | $224,280 | $209,990 | 150 |
| 2 | Physicists | $222,550 | $217,700 | 60 |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | $212,380 | $209,210 | 890 |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $209,820 | $224,700 | 2,500 |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $194,160 | $243,330 | 6,690 |
| 6 | Airline Pilot | $184,560 | $188,580 | N/A |
| 7 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $182,790 | $165,960 | 470 |
| 8 | Air Traffic Controllers | $176,030 | $164,870 | 630 |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,750 | $180,390 | 10,710 |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,220 | $173,730 | 4,190 |
| 11 | Marketing Manager | $167,250 | $171,860 | 8,610 |
| 12 | Physical Scientists, All Other | $167,110 | $149,950 | 600 |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | $158,680 | $160,530 | 4,640 |
| 14 | Financial Manager | $158,040 | $170,550 | 16,520 |
| 15 | Purchasing Managers | $157,450 | $158,680 | 1,400 |
| 16 | Pharmacist | $154,610 | $147,880 | 6,010 |
| 17 | Human Resources Manager | $152,250 | $158,880 | 4,140 |
| 18 | Nuclear Engineers | $150,260 | $147,850 | 190 |
| 19 | Optometrists | $150,020 | $143,450 | 700 |
| 20 | Sales Manager | $148,190 | $165,710 | 10,480 |
| 21 | Aerospace Engineers | $147,940 | $141,910 | 140 |
| 22 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $143,990 | $151,460 | 310 |
| 23 | Physician Assistants | $139,300 | $144,940 | 3,790 |
| 24 | Animal Scientists | $138,030 | $130,410 | 60 |
| 25 | Lawyer | $137,720 | $157,360 | 12,880 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Minnesota by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $24,470 | 38,540 |
| Gambling Dealers | $25,360 | 1,290 |
| Bartenders | $26,840 | 21,570 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $28,180 | 200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,980 | 7,140 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $29,040 | 720 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $29,260 | 1,260 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $29,450 | 2,870 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,750 | 7,710 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $30,810 | 7,400 |
The most common jobs in Minnesota by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 120,390 | $36,200 |
| General and Operations Managers | 73,900 | $96,130 |
| Retail Salespersons | 69,640 | $35,310 |
| Registered Nurse | 64,740 | $100,870 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 59,220 | $31,950 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 59,170 | $47,470 |
| Cashiers | 57,290 | $32,570 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 56,030 | $45,440 |
| Office Clerks, General | 55,710 | $47,030 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 46,920 | $45,640 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.