Average salary in Minnesota
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Minnesota is $71,160 a year and the median is $56,920, across 2,949,820 jobs (BLS May 2025). Minnesota ranks #15 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $71,160 |
| Median salary | $56,920 |
| Median hourly wage | $27.36 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $33,540 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $125,730 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $55,262 |
Highest-paying jobs in Minnesota
- Physician: $367,320
- Family Medicine Physician: $280,030
- Dentist: $219,200
- Airline Pilot: $211,470
- Chief Executive: $195,670
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $176,380
- Marketing Manager: $173,300
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $172,130
- Financial Manager: $163,410
- Pharmacist: $159,740
- Lawyer: $155,140
- Human Resources Manager: $153,770
- Manager: $152,600
- Sales Manager: $151,670
- Purchasing Manager: $144,810
- Physician Assistant: $141,190
- Administrative Services Manager: $137,290
- Natural Sciences Manager: $136,450
- Computer Network Architect: $133,270
- Nurse Practitioner: $133,260
Most common jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 128,680 | $38,370 |
| Retail Salesperson | 74,840 | $36,370 |
| General and Operations Manager | 72,860 | $99,340 |
| Registered Nurse | 70,110 | $101,510 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 58,970 | $31,370 |
| Cashier | 58,190 | $34,620 |
| Office Clerk | 55,530 | $47,840 |
| Laborer and Freight | 54,480 | $46,280 |
| Customer Service Representative | 53,340 | $48,800 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | 44,810 | $46,920 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 42,300 | $39,610 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 40,270 | $37,120 |
| Truck Driver | 38,770 | $61,990 |
| Teaching Assistant | 38,540 | $40,100 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 37,630 | $25,470 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Minnesota?
$71,160 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $56,920 ($27.36/hour), per BLS May 2025. Minnesota ranks #15 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Minnesota?
Physician ($367,320), Family Medicine Physician ($280,030), Dentist ($219,200), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Minnesota?
Earning more than the median of $56,920 puts you above half of Minnesota workers; the top 10% earn over $125,730.