87 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Minnesota (2024)

There are 87 occupations in Minnesota with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Family Medicine Physicians at $232,760/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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87
Jobs Over $100K

$232,760

#1: Family Medicine Physicians

$128,644

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

241,170

Workers in These Jobs

All 87 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Minnesota

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Family Medicine Physicians	$232,760	$255,310	2,840
2	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$225,160	$212,690	70
3	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$224,590	$249,160	440
4	Nurse Anesthetists	$221,800	$221,650	2,320
5	Pediatricians, General	$208,800	$217,320	740
6	Dentists, General	$200,570	$211,100	1,800
7	Chief Executives	$192,230	$246,170	6,680
8	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$171,270	$179,770	N/A
9	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$169,100	$173,230	10,450
10	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$167,870	$172,720	4,020
11	Air Traffic Controllers	$166,860	$156,070	630
12	Marketing Managers	$164,200	$174,660	8,570
13	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$162,990	$148,090	590
14	Petroleum Engineers	$160,420	$165,640	90
15	Physical Scientists, All Other	$152,340	$160,090	670
16	Financial Managers	$151,000	$165,340	16,400
17	Pharmacists	$150,170	$143,210	6,250
18	Lawyers	$149,990	$163,560	11,560
19	Managers, All Other	$148,510	$154,030	5,400
20	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$144,190	$154,960	120
21	Human Resources Managers	$143,800	$155,360	3,800
22	Aerospace Engineers	$140,320	$135,700	250
23	Purchasing Managers	$139,790	$151,410	1,310
24	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$138,260	$149,550	280
25	Optometrists	$137,210	$138,010	750
26	Natural Sciences Managers	$134,620	$145,800	1,400
27	Sales Managers	$134,290	$160,910	9,740
28	Physician Assistants	$131,290	$134,870	3,570
29	Public Relations Managers	$131,050	$147,650	1,200
30	Nurse Practitioners	$131,000	$135,010	5,360
31	Database Architects	$130,350	$128,380	790
32	Computer Network Architects	$129,150	$126,660	2,360
33	Administrative Services Managers	$128,400	$147,070	5,060
34	Nurse Midwives	$126,120	$121,860	240
35	Software Developers	$125,380	$120,210	38,570
36	Information Security Analysts	$124,380	$123,260	2,900
37	Medical Dosimetrists	$123,500	$112,210	40
38	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$123,250	$113,810	420
39	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$122,110	$115,340	4,160
40	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$121,090	$112,800	30
41	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$117,540	$116,210	110
42	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$116,810	$130,440	50
43	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$115,390	$120,040	110
44	Data Scientists	$114,630	$118,760	2,240
45	Training and Development Managers	$114,500	$129,020	700
46	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$113,560	$109,470	2,330
47	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$113,520	$113,330	160
48	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$113,470	$108,970	150
49	Medical and Health Services Managers	$113,460	$129,350	10,340
50	Commercial Pilots	$113,080	$131,500	1,410
51	Computer Hardware Engineers	$112,110	$125,640	230
52	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$111,570	$128,370	3,730
53	Physicists	$110,110	$134,560	80
54	Industrial Production Managers	$109,200	$129,120	5,560
55	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,890	$122,820	530
56	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,440	$114,760	230
57	Engineers, All Other	$108,360	$115,420	1,900
58	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$108,040	$108,450	620
59	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,930	$113,870	50
60	Computer Systems Analysts	$106,930	$108,940	12,180
61	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$106,670	$115,740	990
62	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,170	$125,510	270
63	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,850	$109,690	100
64	Veterinarians	$105,850	$110,120	1,830
65	Sales Engineers	$105,550	$114,870	970
66	Fundraising Managers	$104,460	$119,700	490
67	Construction Managers	$104,370	$116,530	5,120
68	Actuaries	$104,020	$119,160	1,060
69	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$104,020	$100,480	170
70	Chemical Engineers	$103,490	$110,650	90
71	Electrical Engineers	$103,330	$110,460	3,960
72	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$102,850	$118,250	1,860
73	Materials Scientists	$102,650	$111,560	370
74	Financial Risk Specialists	$102,440	$114,390	1,130
75	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$101,630	$101,950	2,640
76	Surgical Assistants	$101,600	$104,420	390
77	Hoist and Winch Operators	$101,380	$84,680	100
78	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$101,290	$91,600	250
79	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,190	$106,750	180
80	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$101,160	$95,100	1,670
81	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$101,130	$120,830	5,600
82	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$100,930	$112,500	1,080
83	Funeral Home Managers	$100,830	$104,810	230
84	Computer Programmers	$100,810	$101,180	2,080
85	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$100,440	$101,050	310
86	Facilities Managers	$100,250	$105,810	2,720
87	Art Directors	$100,000	$107,360	930

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Minnesota High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Transportation fields.

12.2% of all tracked occupations in MN earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,000/year (Art Directors), while the top earner makes $232,760/year.

Minnesota ranks #14 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Minnesota?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 87 occupations in Minnesota with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 12.2% of all tracked occupations in MN.

What is the highest paying job in Minnesota?

The highest paying occupation in Minnesota is Family Medicine Physicians with a median salary of $232,760 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Minnesota?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Minnesota is $100,000/year (Art Directors). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Minnesota?

The average median salary among all 87 occupations that pay over $100K in Minnesota is $128,644 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Minnesota?

High-paying jobs in Minnesota typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics