Average and median wage in Minnesota
Half of the 2,949,820 workers in Minnesota earn less than $56,920 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $71,160, or $34.21 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $33,540 or less and the top 10% $125,730 or more. The average is about the same as the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 12% more than the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $34K10th
- $40K25th
- $57KMedian
- $83K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Minnesota per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,160 | $34.21 | $69,770 |
| Median | $56,920 | $27.37 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $33,540 | $16.12 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $39,680 | $19.08 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $82,520 | $39.67 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $125,730 | $60.45 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Minnesota
- Rochester$80,590
- Minneapolis$74,580
- St. Cloud$63,750
- Mankato$62,430
- Duluth$61,560
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $80,590 | $60,620 | $61,568 | 91 | $343,121 |
| Minneapolis | $74,580 | $59,320 | $57,749 | 105 | $393,774 |
| St. Cloud | $63,750 | $50,840 | $50,591 | 88 | $318,864 |
| Mankato | $62,430 | $49,530 | $49,620 | 91 | $309,967 |
| Duluth | $61,560 | $50,000 | $48,981 | 89 | $264,350 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Minnesota
- Surgeons, All Other · Minneapolis$558,500
- Radiologists · Minneapolis$551,270
- Surgeons, All Other · St. Cloud$504,420
- Anesthesiologists · St. Cloud$488,500
- Emergency Medicine Physicians · Duluth$406,220
- Emergency Medicine Physicians · Rochester$383,480
- Physicians, All Other · St. Cloud$375,240
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists · St. Cloud$367,210
- General Internal Medicine Physicians · Minneapolis$361,590
- Emergency Medicine Physicians · St. Cloud$360,530
Most common jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 128,680 | $39,780 | $38,370 | $40,250 |
| Retail Salespersons | 74,840 | $38,380 | $36,370 | $39,070 |
| General and Operations Managers | 72,860 | $117,330 | $99,340 | $125,460 |
| Registered Nurses | 70,110 | $103,420 | $101,510 | $106,510 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 58,970 | $32,450 | $31,370 | $33,150 |
| Cashiers | 58,190 | $34,190 | $34,620 | $35,890 |
| Office Clerks, General | 55,530 | $49,410 | $47,840 | $50,980 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 54,480 | $46,920 | $46,280 | $48,080 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 53,340 | $51,750 | $48,800 | $52,960 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 44,810 | $48,260 | $46,920 | $51,330 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Minnesota
Minnesota income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply Minnesota's 2026 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Minnesota at a glance
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Salary in Minnesota: questions
What is the average salary in Minnesota?
$71,160 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is about the same as the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Minnesota?
$56,920 a year: half of Minnesota workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Minnesota?
$34.21 an hour on average, and $27.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Minnesota pays the most?
Rochester, with an average of $80,590 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Minnesota expensive to live in?
BEA puts Minnesota prices in line with the U.S. average (price parity 98.6). Within the state, Minneapolis 105, Mankato 91, Rochester 91 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Minnesota.
- 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.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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