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34 Jobs That Pay Over $150K in Minnesota (2025)

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There are 34 occupations in Minnesota with a median salary above $150K per year. The highest-paying is Radiologists at $708,340/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

34
Jobs Over $150K
$708,340
#1: Radiologists
$280,584
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
102,300
Workers in These Jobs

All 34 Jobs Paying Over $150K in Minnesota

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

# Occupation Median Salary Mean Salary Workers
1 Radiologists $708,340 $527,740 440
2 Dermatologists $625,790 $510,270 260
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $537,830 $592,220 320
4 Anesthesiologists $496,510 $449,130 870
5 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons $475,250 $309,470 40
6 Emergency Medicine Physicians $390,940 $375,630 990
7 Neurologists $381,670 $330,010 310
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $373,700 $387,730 2,270
9 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $372,200 $373,600 180
10 Physicians, Pathologists $362,270 $368,860 550
11 Psychiatrists $336,410 $333,320 580
12 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $321,910 $329,280 750
13 Family Medicine Physicians $280,030 $272,380 1,820
14 Nurse Anesthetists $266,190 $259,210 2,130
15 Podiatrists $261,180 $242,370 130
16 Pediatricians, General $226,660 $228,400 890
17 Dentists, General $219,200 $211,780 2,370
18 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $211,470 $256,750 2,960
19 Chief Executives $195,670 $246,240 6,740
20 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $190,110 $167,790 590
21 Air Traffic Controllers $176,840 $162,920 680
22 Computer and Information Systems Managers $176,380 $186,520 10,970
23 Marketing Managers $173,300 $191,820 8,500
24 Architectural and Engineering Managers $172,130 $180,050 4,580
25 Law Teachers, Postsecondary $171,790 $163,760 80
26 Physicists $171,220 $201,530 110
27 Financial Managers $163,410 $176,560 16,680
28 Compensation and Benefits Managers $163,390 $168,320 360
29 Pharmacists $159,740 $147,060 6,310
30 Aerospace Engineers $159,060 $145,470 140
31 Optometrists $158,700 $151,450 710
32 Lawyers $155,140 $174,300 12,380
33 Human Resources Managers $153,770 $163,990 4,370
34 Sales Managers $151,670 $160,560 11,240

Minnesota High-Salary Insights

The $150K+ jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners fields.

5.1% of all tracked occupations in MN earn a median salary above $150K. The entry point for this group is $151,670/year (Sales Managers), while the top earner makes $708,340/year.

Minnesota ranks #10 among all 50 states for the number of $150K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $150K a year in Minnesota?
According to 2025 BLS data, there are 34 occupations in Minnesota with a median annual salary above $150K. This represents 5.1% of all tracked occupations in MN.
What is the highest paying job in Minnesota?
The highest paying occupation in Minnesota is Radiologists with a median salary of $708,340 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.
What is the minimum salary to be on the $150K+ list in Minnesota?
The entry point for the $150K+ list in Minnesota is $151,670/year (Sales Managers). Any occupation with a median salary above $150K qualifies for this list.
What is the average salary of $150K+ jobs in Minnesota?
The average median salary among all 34 occupations that pay over $150K in Minnesota is $280,584 per year (2025 data).
How can I get a job that pays over $150K 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 $150K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $150K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics