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Average salary by job family in Minneapolis
| Management | $149,270 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $140,780 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $123,400 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $113,400 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $104,160 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $97,360 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $96,770 |
| Construction and Extraction | $78,660 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $73,270 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $69,940 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $68,100 |
| Community and Social Service | $67,290 |
| Protective Service | $64,780 |
| Sales and Related | $61,520 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $56,330 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $56,150 |
| Production | $55,530 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $51,540 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $45,090 |
| Healthcare Support | $43,630 |
| Personal Care and Service | $41,860 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $36,210 |
Highest-paying jobs in Minneapolis
- Surgeons, All Other$558,500
- Radiologists$551,270
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$361,590
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$359,290
- Psychiatrists$358,870
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$357,440
- Neurologists$335,090
- Physicians, All Other$330,830
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$321,320
- Chief Executives$266,450
Most common jobs in Minneapolis and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 93,560 | $40,250 | $38,860 |
| Retail Salespersons | 51,180 | $39,070 | $36,670 |
| General and Operations Managers | 44,890 | $125,460 | $103,570 |
| Registered Nurses | 43,600 | $106,480 | $103,040 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 38,630 | $52,960 | $49,480 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 37,920 | $33,150 | $33,040 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 36,700 | $48,080 | $47,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 35,610 | $50,800 | $48,790 |
| Cashiers | 32,760 | $35,890 | $35,760 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 29,570 | $48,680 | $47,200 |
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Cost of living in Minneapolis
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 104.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $74,580 therefore buys what $71,149 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $393,774, 4.0 times the median household income of $98,180.
$393,774typical home value
$98,180median household income
104.8BEA price parity
3,693,351metro population
Take-home pay in Minneapolis
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $41,830 | $34,371 | $2,864 |
| Median wage | $59,320 | $47,333 | $3,944 |
| Average wage | $74,580 | $57,749 | $4,812 |
| 75th percentile wage | $90,120 | $67,625 | $5,635 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
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Salaries for every job in Minneapolis
Management34 jobs
- Chief Executives$266K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$193K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$184K
- Financial Managers$183K
- Marketing Managers$181K
- Human Resources Managers$170K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$168K
- Sales Managers$165K
- Administrative Services Managers$162K
- Natural Sciences Managers$162K
- Managers, All Other$162K
- Purchasing Managers$156K
- Public Relations Managers$152K
- Fundraising Managers$146K
- Training and Development Managers$144K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$144K
- Industrial Production Managers$143K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$142K
- Construction Managers$134K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$134K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$128K
- General and Operations Managers$125K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$124K
- Emergency Management Directors$123K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$122K
- Facilities Managers$121K
- Education Administrators, All Other$101K
- Funeral Home Managers$100K
- Social and Community Service Managers$98K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$97K
- Lodging Managers$93K
- Food Service Managers$82K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$76K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$66K
Legal7 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical60 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$558K
- Radiologists$551K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$362K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$359K
- Psychiatrists$359K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$357K
- Neurologists$335K
- Physicians, All Other$331K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$321K
- Family Medicine Physicians$266K
- Nurse Anesthetists$255K
- Podiatrists$244K
- Pediatricians, General$218K
- Dentists, General$213K
- Veterinarians$153K
- Optometrists$153K
- Physician Assistants$147K
- Pharmacists$147K
- Nurse Practitioners$138K
- Nurse Midwives$137K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$111K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$108K
- Dental Hygienists$108K
- Registered Nurses$106K
- Audiologists$105K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$105K
- Physical Therapists$104K
- Chiropractors$104K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$103K
- Genetic Counselors$101K
- Respiratory Therapists$100K
- Radiation Therapists$98K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$93K
- Occupational Therapists$92K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$90K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$88K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Surgical Technologists$84K
- Acupuncturists$83K
- Surgical Assistants$82K
- Paramedics$79K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$78K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Recreational Therapists$75K
- Exercise Physiologists$75K
- Therapists, All Other$74K
- Athletic Trainers$71K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$67K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67K
- Medical Records Specialists$65K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$64K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$57K
- Dietetic Technicians$52K
- Opticians, Dispensing$52K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$50K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Psychiatric Technicians$45K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$138K
- Database Architects$137K
- Actuaries$136K
- Computer Network Architects$134K
- Information Security Analysts$132K
- Software Developers$130K
- Data Scientists$129K
- Computer Systems Analysts$115K
- Web Developers$113K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109K
- Computer Programmers$108K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$106K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$106K
- Database Administrators$103K
- Operations Research Analysts$99K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$92K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$81K
- Computer User Support Specialists$70K
Architecture and Engineering31 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$149K
- Chemical Engineers$142K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$138K
- Engineers, All Other$131K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$130K
- Materials Engineers$126K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$125K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$122K
- Electrical Engineers$121K
- Environmental Engineers$118K
- Industrial Engineers$113K
- Civil Engineers$112K
- Mechanical Engineers$109K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$99K
- Surveyors$92K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$83K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$81K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Mechanical Drafters$78K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$74K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$73K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Landscape Architects$71K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Drafters, All Other$69K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$147K
- Financial Risk Specialists$115K
- Labor Relations Specialists$113K
- Loan Officers$111K
- Financial Examiners$111K
- Management Analysts$110K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$110K
- Project Management Specialists$103K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$102K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$99K
- Credit Analysts$98K
- Insurance Underwriters$98K
- Accountants and Auditors$97K
- Budget Analysts$96K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$95K
- Compliance Officers$95K
- Logisticians$91K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$90K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$88K
- Cost Estimators$87K
- Human Resources Specialists$87K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$85K
- Training and Development Specialists$85K
- Fundraisers$84K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$82K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$81K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$64K
- Tax Preparers$63K
- Credit Counselors$62K
Life, Physical, and Social Science40 jobs
- Physicists$187K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$173K
- Economists$128K
- Materials Scientists$125K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$118K
- Historians$114K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$112K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$110K
- Psychologists, All Other$108K
- Chemists$104K
- Epidemiologists$103K
- Urban and Regional Planners$101K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$100K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$98K
- Microbiologists$97K
- Animal Scientists$97K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$97K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$96K
- Hydrologists$95K
- School Psychologists$90K
- Survey Researchers$90K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$88K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$88K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$83K
- Foresters$81K
- Forensic Science Technicians$79K
- Conservation Scientists$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$77K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$74K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$72K
- Chemical Technicians$71K
- Life Scientists, All Other$67K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$66K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$66K
- Agricultural Technicians$62K
- Food Science Technicians$60K
- Biological Technicians$60K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$56K
- Social Science Research Assistants$48K
Construction and Extraction33 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$116K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$105K
- Boilermakers$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$99K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$99K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$94K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$94K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$93K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$92K
- Pipelayers$88K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$84K
- Electricians$84K
- Tapers$80K
- Sheet Metal Workers$79K
- Glaziers$77K
- Roofers$76K
- Carpenters$75K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$74K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$73K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$72K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$72K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$70K
- Tile and Stone Setters$69K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$69K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$68K
- Construction Laborers$68K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$65K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$64K
- Floor Sanders and Finishers$62K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$62K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$60K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$58K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$56K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media30 jobs
- Art Directors$122K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$96K
- Technical Writers$93K
- Producers and Directors$85K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$82K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$82K
- Writers and Authors$79K
- Public Relations Specialists$78K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$78K
- Designers, All Other$78K
- Interior Designers$73K
- Interpreters and Translators$73K
- Graphic Designers$73K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$72K
- Editors$72K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$69K
- Choreographers$68K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$67K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$64K
- Film and Video Editors$63K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$61K
- Audio and Video Technicians$59K
- Coaches and Scouts$59K
- Photographers$57K
- Broadcast Technicians$56K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$55K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$52K
- Fashion Designers$51K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$49K
- Floral Designers$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair39 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$107K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$92K
- Riggers$84K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$82K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$81K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$78K
- Millwrights$78K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$77K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$77K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$76K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$74K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$72K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$71K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$71K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$69K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$69K
- Home Appliance Repairers$68K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$66K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$65K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$63K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$63K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$62K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$61K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$61K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$59K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$59K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$58K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$58K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$57K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$56K
- Avionics Technicians$56K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$55K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$51K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$48K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$45K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$43K
- Bicycle Repairers$36K
Educational Instruction and Library61 jobs
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$192K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$141K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$135K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$130K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$121K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$107K
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Instructional Coordinators$90K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$85K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$83K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$82K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$82K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$79K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$77K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$73K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$72K
- Curators$70K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$65K
- Archivists$61K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$61K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$58K
- Library Technicians$54K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$53K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$50K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49K
- Tutors$46K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$84K
- Health Education Specialists$82K
- Social Workers, All Other$80K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$75K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$74K
- Healthcare Social Workers$74K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$73K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71K
- Clergy$63K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$62K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$61K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$58K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$53K
- Counselors, All Other$52K
- Religious Workers, All Other$43K
Protective Service17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$123K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$101K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$93K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$86K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$83K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$72K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$71K
- Transportation Security Screeners$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$66K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$54K
- Firefighters$48K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$47K
- Security Guards$46K
- School Bus Monitors$39K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33K
Sales and Related20 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$147K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$116K
- Insurance Sales Agents$111K
- Sales Engineers$108K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$101K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$89K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$88K
- Advertising Sales Agents$83K
- Real Estate Brokers$75K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56K
- Travel Agents$55K
- Parts Salespersons$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$48K
- Telemarketers$46K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$37K
- Cashiers$36K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$35K
Transportation and Material Moving32 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$258K
- Air Traffic Controllers$169K
- Commercial Pilots$137K
- Transportation Inspectors$128K
- Crane and Tower Operators$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$74K
- Traffic Technicians$72K
- Hoist and Winch Operators$72K
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$68K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$66K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$63K
- Flight Attendants$63K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$56K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$54K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$52K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$51K
- Bus Drivers, School$51K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$45K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$44K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$38K
- Parking Attendants$36K
- Taxi Drivers$34K
Office and Administrative Support49 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$81K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$73K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$71K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$70K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$65K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$65K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$64K
- Desktop Publishers$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$63K
- Brokerage Clerks$63K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$62K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$61K
- Procurement Clerks$60K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$60K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$59K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$58K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$57K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- New Accounts Clerks$55K
- Word Processors and Typists$55K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$53K
- Customer Service Representatives$53K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$53K
- Bill and Account Collectors$52K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$52K
- Office Clerks, General$51K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$50K
- Data Entry Keyers$50K
- Order Clerks$50K
- File Clerks$49K
- Couriers and Messengers$48K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$48K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$46K
- Tellers$45K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$45K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38K
Production80 jobs
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$105K
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$105K
- Power Plant Operators$100K
- Gas Plant Operators$94K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$80K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$76K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$75K
- Tool and Die Makers$73K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$71K
- Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic$70K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$64K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$63K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$63K
- Machinists$63K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$63K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$63K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$63K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$60K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$57K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$56K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$56K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians$55K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$55K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$55K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$54K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Printing Press Operators$54K
- Furniture Finishers$54K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$54K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$52K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$52K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$52K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$52K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$52K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$52K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$50K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Upholsterers$49K
- Production Workers, All Other$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$48K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$47K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$47K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$47K
- Etchers and Engravers$46K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$46K
- Food Batchmakers$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$45K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$45K
- Bakers$44K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$44K
- Sewing Machine Operators$43K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$43K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$40K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$40K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$71K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$59K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$48K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Massage Therapists$74K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$70K
- Dental Assistants$67K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$67K
- Medical Transcriptionists$54K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$54K
- Medical Assistants$53K
- Psychiatric Aides$53K
- Phlebotomists$48K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Nursing Assistants$48K
- Orderlies$46K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45K
- Physical Therapist Aides$44K
- Pharmacy Aides$42K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
Personal Care and Service24 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$56K
- Costume Attendants$53K
- Residential Advisors$52K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50K
- Skincare Specialists$49K
- Barbers$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- Animal Trainers$46K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$43K
- Tour and Travel Guides$41K
- Recreation Workers$41K
- Animal Caretakers$39K
- Concierges$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$38K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$35K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$35K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$33K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$42K
- Cooks, All Other$39K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Cooks, Fast Food$35K
- Cooks, Short Order$35K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Bartenders$32K
- Waiters and Waitresses$31K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31K
Jobs paid by the hour in Minneapolis
For 5 jobs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $82.56 | $61.56 | 400 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $42.43 | $38.06 | n/a |
| Actors | $24.99 | $18.95 | 470 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $23.85 | $18.54 | 90 |
| Dancers | $16.99 | $16.75 | 150 |
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Salary in Minneapolis: questions
What is a good salary in Minneapolis?
Half of all workers in the Minneapolis metro earn less than $59,320 and the average is $74,580. Earning more than $90,120 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Minneapolis to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $73,134, because prices here are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Minneapolis?
Surgeons, All Other ($558,500), Radiologists ($551,270), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($361,590).
What is the average salary in St. Paul?
St. Paul is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, where the average salary is $74,580 a year and the median $59,320. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for St. Paul, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Bloomington?
Bloomington is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, where the average salary is $74,580 a year and the median $59,320. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Bloomington, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460), all occupations and 666 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
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