Highest-paying jobs in Minnesota
Answer
Anesthesiologists have the highest median pay in Minnesota, $496,510 a year, followed by emergency medicine physicians ($390,940) and general internal medicine physicians ($373,700). The median for all jobs in Minnesota is $56,920, 12th of the 50 states and DC; adjusted for local prices it ranks 7th.
- Median salary, all jobs
- $56,920
- 12th of 51 · US $50,980
- Median hourly wage
- $27.36
- US $24.51
- Price level (US = 100)
- 98.6
- Median worth $57,716 at US prices (7th)
- Jobs
- 2,949,820
- 673 occupations published
How these lists work
Occupations with at least 500 jobs in Minnesota, ranked by median annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates). Typical entry education from BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Occupations BLS did not publish for Minnesota are not listed. Methodology
The 25 highest-paying jobs in Minnesota
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | US median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | $496,510 | $238.71 | 870 | $391,490 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 2 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $390,940 | $187.95 | 990 | $335,550 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $373,700 | $179.66 | 2,270 | $256,560 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 4 | Physicians, Pathologists | $362,270 | $174.17 | 550 | $312,400 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $336,410 | $161.74 | 580 | $281,870 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 6 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $321,910 | $154.76 | 750 | $292,910 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | $280,030 | $134.63 | 1,820 | $244,180 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $266,190 | $127.98 | 2,130 | $236,590 | Master's degree |
| 9 | Pediatricians, General | $226,660 | $108.97 | 890 | $210,040 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 10 | Dentists, General | $219,200 | $105.39 | 2,370 | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 11 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $211,470 | — | 2,960 | $232,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Chief Executives | $195,670 | $94.07 | 6,740 | $213,990 | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $190,110 | $91.40 | 590 | $153,990 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 14 | Air Traffic Controllers | $176,840 | $85.02 | 680 | $148,080 | Associate's degree |
| 15 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $176,380 | $84.80 | 10,970 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $173,300 | $83.32 | 8,500 | $166,790 | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $172,130 | $82.75 | 4,580 | $171,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Financial Managers | $163,410 | $78.56 | 16,680 | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Pharmacists | $159,740 | $76.80 | 6,310 | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 20 | Optometrists | $158,700 | $76.30 | 710 | $136,570 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 21 | Lawyers | $155,140 | $74.59 | 12,380 | $159,670 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 22 | Human Resources Managers | $153,770 | $73.93 | 4,370 | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree |
| 23 | Sales Managers | $151,670 | $72.92 | 11,240 | $148,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | $144,810 | $69.62 | 1,340 | $148,080 | Bachelor's degree |
| 25 | Physician Assistants | $141,190 | $67.88 | 3,660 | $135,880 | Master's degree |
Highest-paying jobs in Minnesota without a degree
Typical entry education is a high school diploma, no formal credential, some college or a postsecondary certificate.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $128,020 | $61.55 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $118,750 | $57.09 | 2,870 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 3 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $118,180 | $56.82 | 4,030 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $104,180 | $50.09 | 2,190 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | $101,910 | $49.00 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $97,610 | $46.93 | 13,580 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $96,720 | $46.50 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $95,320 | $45.83 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $95,220 | $45.78 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $94,410 | $45.39 | 10,720 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | Power Plant Operators | $94,390 | $45.38 | 970 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | Locomotive Engineers | $93,700 | $45.05 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | Construction and Building Inspectors | $88,670 | $42.63 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $88,510 | $42.55 | 2,130 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $87,160 | $41.90 | 9,110 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Most common jobs in Minnesota
| # | Occupation | Jobs | Median pay | Hourly median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 128,680 | $38,370 | $18.45 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 74,840 | $36,370 | $17.49 | No formal educational credential |
| 3 | General and Operations Managers | 72,860 | $99,340 | $47.76 | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 70,110 | $101,510 | $48.80 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 58,970 | $31,370 | $15.08 | No formal educational credential |
| 6 | Cashiers | 58,190 | $34,620 | $16.65 | No formal educational credential |
| 7 | Office Clerks, General | 55,530 | $47,840 | $23.00 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 54,480 | $46,280 | $22.25 | No formal educational credential |
| 9 | Customer Service Representatives | 53,340 | $48,800 | $23.46 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 44,810 | $46,920 | $22.56 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 42,300 | $39,610 | $19.04 | No formal educational credential |
| 12 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 40,270 | $37,120 | $17.85 | No formal educational credential |
| 13 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 38,770 | $61,990 | $29.80 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 14 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 38,540 | $40,100 | — | Some college, no degree |
| 15 | Waiters and Waitresses | 37,630 | $25,470 | $12.25 | No formal educational credential |
| 16 | Software Developers | 35,890 | $130,050 | $62.52 | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 31,330 | $51,400 | $24.71 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 18 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 31,230 | $76,750 | $36.90 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 19 | Accountants and Auditors | 30,530 | $81,600 | $39.23 | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 29,660 | $59,200 | $28.46 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Jobs concentrated in Minnesota
Concentration is the location quotient: the occupation’s share of jobs in the state divided by its share nationally. 2.0× means twice as common as in the US overall.
| # | Occupation | Concentration vs. US | Jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prepress Technicians and Workers | 6.4× | 2,880 | $49,130 |
| 2 | Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | 4.1× | 2,880 | $76,800 |
| 3 | Marriage and Family Therapists | 3.9× | 4,870 | $72,470 |
| 4 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3.8× | 5,380 | $70,490 |
| 5 | Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians | 3.1× | 1,110 | $40,280 |
| 6 | Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | 2.9× | 1,120 | $50,340 |
| 7 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 2.8× | 1,230 | $127,730 |
| 8 | Print Binding and Finishing Workers | 2.7× | 1,710 | $48,390 |
| 9 | Food Scientists and Technologists | 2.7× | 670 | $99,280 |
| 10 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | 2.7× | 1,440 | $75,850 |
| 11 | Physicians, Pathologists | 2.6× | 550 | $362,270 |
| 12 | Industrial Engineers | 2.5× | 17,580 | $102,660 |
What 138 careers pay in Minnesota
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| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | — | — | $496,010 | 420 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologist | $708,340 | 1 | $718,245 | $420,860 | 440 |
| Dermatologist | $625,790 | 1 | $634,540 | $328,730 | 260 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $537,830 | 9 | $545,350 | $358,550 | 320 |
| Anesthesiologist | $496,510 | 2 | $503,453 | $391,490 | 870 |
| Neurologist | $381,670 | 3 | $387,007 | $248,560 | 310 |
| Pathologist | $362,270 | 5 | $367,336 | $312,400 | 550 |
| Psychiatrist | $336,410 | 4 | $341,114 | $281,870 | 580 |
| OB-GYN | $321,910 | 20 | $326,411 | $292,910 | 750 |
| CRNA | $266,190 | 15 | $269,912 | $236,590 | 2,130 |
| Pediatrician | $226,660 | 13 | $229,829 | $210,040 | 890 |
| Dentist | $219,200 | 3 | $222,265 | $170,950 | 2,370 |
| Airline Pilot | $211,470 | 14 | $214,427 | $232,140 | 2,960 |
| Judge | $190,110 | 12 | $192,768 | $153,990 | 590 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $176,840 | 5 | $179,313 | $148,080 | 680 |
| Marketing Manager | $173,300 | 8 | $175,723 | $166,790 | 8,500 |
| Pharmacist | $159,740 | 6 | $161,974 | $140,910 | 6,310 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $159,060 | 1 | $161,284 | $134,960 | 140 |
| Optometrist | $158,700 | 7 | $160,919 | $136,570 | 710 |
| Lawyer | $155,140 | 12 | $157,309 | $159,670 | 12,380 |
| HR Manager | $153,770 | 12 | $155,920 | $149,280 | 4,370 |
| Physician Assistant | $141,190 | 12 | $143,164 | $135,880 | 3,660 |
| Nurse Midwife | $134,810 | 16 | $136,695 | $134,040 | 410 |
| Computer Engineer | $134,300 | 18 | $136,178 | $161,740 | 770 |
| Network Engineer | $133,270 | 18 | $135,133 | $134,050 | 2,040 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,260 | 19 | $135,123 | $132,300 | 7,780 |
| Veterinarian | $133,110 | 10 | $134,971 | $130,100 | 2,140 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $130,710 | 12 | $132,538 | $129,180 | 2,680 |
| Software Engineer | $130,050 | 21 | $131,868 | $135,980 | 35,890 |
| Data Scientist | $128,800 | 7 | $130,601 | $120,230 | 4,020 |
| Actuary | $128,100 | 18 | $129,891 | $130,000 | 1,170 |
| Elevator Mechanic | $128,020 | 10 | $129,810 | $109,910 | 550 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $127,730 | 4 | $129,516 | $109,370 | 1,230 |
| School Principal | $127,000 | 12 | $128,776 | $105,870 | 4,120 |
| Construction Manager | $123,400 | 15 | $125,125 | $114,990 | 5,800 |
| Healthcare Administrator | $122,700 | 21 | $124,416 | $123,860 | 11,350 |
| Electrical Engineer | $109,510 | 27 | $111,041 | $120,630 | 3,150 |
| Chemical Engineer | $107,670 | 27 | $109,176 | $125,040 | 210 |
| Psychologist | $107,030 | 16 | $108,527 | $100,580 | 1,290 |
| Meteorologist | $106,270 | 17 | $107,756 | $99,070 | 50 |
| Lineman | $104,180 | 19 | $105,637 | $95,320 | 2,190 |
| Dental Hygienist | $103,970 | 11 | $105,424 | $98,100 | 4,110 |
| Financial Analyst | $102,990 | 12 | $104,430 | $102,740 | 7,450 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $102,850 | 14 | $104,288 | $96,590 | 1,710 |
| Financial Advisor | $102,660 | 15 | $104,095 | $105,070 | 5,280 |
| Audiologist | $102,130 | 16 | $103,558 | $95,780 | 290 |
| Physical Therapist | $102,010 | 18 | $103,436 | $102,760 | 5,180 |
| Registered Nurse | $101,510 | 12 | $102,929 | $97,550 | 70,110 |
| Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN data) | $101,510 | 12 | $102,929 | $97,550 | 70,110 |
| NICU Nurse (RN data) | $101,510 | 12 | $102,929 | $97,550 | 70,110 |
| Travel Nurse (RN data) | $101,510 | 12 | $102,929 | $97,550 | 70,110 |
| ICU Nurse (RN data) | $101,510 | 12 | $102,929 | $97,550 | 70,110 |
| Pediatric Nurse (RN data) | $101,510 | 12 | $102,929 | $97,550 | 70,110 |
| Civil Engineer | $101,480 | 15 | $102,899 | $100,840 | 4,710 |
| Web Developer | $101,020 | 7 | $102,433 | $92,650 | 1,200 |
| MRI Technician | $100,900 | 18 | $102,311 | $95,480 | 710 |
| Business Analyst | $100,790 | 18 | $102,199 | $101,860 | 20,700 |
| Architect | $99,940 | 19 | $101,337 | $99,280 | 2,340 |
| Operations Manager | $99,340 | 34 | $100,729 | $105,770 | 72,860 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,140 | 37 | $100,526 | $104,110 | 5,890 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $98,710 | 8 | $100,090 | $82,280 | 1,250 |
| Commercial Pilot | $98,630 | 44 | $100,009 | $123,220 | 910 |
| Radiation Therapist | $98,000 | 32 | $99,370 | $105,310 | 210 |
| Project Manager | $97,860 | 28 | $99,228 | $102,320 | 18,850 |
| Loan Officer | $95,170 | 4 | $96,501 | $76,690 | 6,430 |
| Plumber | $94,410 | 4 | $95,730 | $63,800 | 10,720 |
| Occupational Therapist | $93,050 | 41 | $94,351 | $100,330 | 3,670 |
| Speech-language Pathologist | $89,380 | 27 | $90,630 | $97,870 | 3,890 |
| School Psychologist | $85,190 | 21 | $86,381 | $95,990 | 1,060 |
| Court Reporter | $83,680 | 7 | $84,850 | $72,420 | 320 |
| Radiology Technician | $83,400 | 18 | $84,566 | $80,110 | 4,910 |
| Police Officer | $83,360 | 13 | $84,526 | $76,210 | 9,160 |
| UX Designer | $82,650 | 23 | $83,806 | $104,000 | 1,520 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $81,980 | 18 | $83,126 | $79,870 | 2,390 |
| Accountant | $81,600 | 18 | $82,741 | $83,680 | 30,530 |
| Crane Operator | $80,930 | 14 | $82,062 | $68,080 | 370 |
| Surgical Technician | $80,210 | 6 | $81,332 | $64,650 | 1,770 |
| Detective | $80,000 | 33 | $81,119 | $93,790 | 1,970 |
| Chiropractor | $79,510 | 23 | $80,622 | $79,200 | 1,160 |
| Train Conductor | $78,930 | 12 | $80,034 | $78,000 | 830 |
| HR Specialist | $78,760 | 11 | $79,861 | $75,940 | 17,240 |
| Insurance Agent | $78,640 | 6 | $79,740 | $62,280 | 10,010 |
| Claims Adjuster | $78,350 | 20 | $79,446 | $78,000 | 5,530 |
| Electrician | $78,160 | 9 | $79,253 | $63,190 | 14,350 |
| Librarian | $77,650 | 13 | $78,736 | $68,270 | 2,220 |
| Nutritionist | $77,540 | 13 | $78,624 | $76,400 | 1,180 |
| Forensic Scientist | $76,960 | 12 | $78,036 | $72,060 | 140 |
| High School Teacher | $76,460 | 17 | $77,529 | $72,040 | 16,020 |
| HVAC Technician | $76,350 | 6 | $77,418 | $61,010 | 4,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,350 | 14 | $77,418 | $63,970 | 26,640 |
| Paramedic | $76,300 | 6 | $77,367 | $60,600 | 1,690 |
| Paralegal | $75,570 | 6 | $76,627 | $62,890 | 7,400 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $74,440 | 9 | $75,481 | $62,930 | 7,190 |
| Interior Designer | $73,270 | 10 | $74,295 | $67,190 | 1,220 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $72,470 | 9 | $73,483 | $66,940 | 4,870 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $71,520 | 33 | $72,520 | $74,310 | 950 |
| Marine Biologist (Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist data) | $68,620 | 33 | $69,580 | $76,780 | 720 |
| TSA Officer | $67,290 | 16 | $68,231 | $66,770 | 740 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $66,840 | 14 | $67,775 | $61,770 | 7,300 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $66,770 | 20 | $67,704 | $68,380 | 1,230 |
| Correctional Officer | $66,040 | 13 | $66,963 | $58,940 | 5,350 |
| Athletic Trainer | $65,390 | 10 | $66,304 | $62,520 | 820 |
| Dental Assistant | $65,270 | 1 | $66,183 | $48,070 | 5,980 |
| Carpenter | $64,930 | 8 | $65,838 | $60,580 | 14,930 |
| School Counselor | $64,600 | 19 | $65,503 | $64,330 | 4,200 |
| Graphic Designer | $63,860 | 14 | $64,753 | $62,960 | 5,570 |
| LPN | $63,750 | 27 | $64,641 | $64,400 | 12,840 |
| IT Support Specialist | $63,630 | 12 | $64,520 | $61,860 | 15,320 |
| Massage Therapist | $63,070 | 12 | $63,952 | $58,450 | 1,690 |
| Chef | $62,600 | 22 | $63,475 | $62,470 | 1,730 |
| Garbage Collector | $62,570 | 6 | $63,445 | $49,690 | 2,500 |
| Truck Driver | $61,990 | 8 | $62,857 | $58,640 | 38,770 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $61,530 | 7 | $62,390 | $51,140 | 3,150 |
| Flight Attendant | $61,230 | 14 | $62,086 | $63,580 | 4,050 |
| Welder | $60,280 | 14 | $61,123 | $53,750 | 9,270 |
| Construction Worker | $60,260 | 6 | $61,103 | $47,120 | 28,530 |
| Mail Carrier | $59,990 | 17 | $60,829 | $60,550 | 5,890 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $58,780 | 33 | $59,602 | $59,350 | 7,110 |
| Auto Mechanic | $58,390 | 12 | $59,206 | $50,620 | 11,980 |
| Private Investigator | $57,880 | 12 | $58,689 | $51,220 | 600 |
| Vet Tech | $57,270 | 5 | $58,071 | $47,380 | 3,560 |
| Barber | $53,990 | 7 | $54,745 | $38,210 | 260 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,480 | 4 | $51,186 | $45,690 | 10,580 |
| Substitute Teacher | $50,390 | 6 | $51,095 | $41,670 | 8,660 |
| Bus Driver | $50,200 | 29 | $50,902 | $59,050 | 2,610 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $50,070 | 9 | $50,770 | $47,700 | 1,390 |
| Mortician | $49,760 | 29 | $50,456 | $55,010 | 500 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $48,300 | 7 | $48,975 | $45,750 | 7,340 |
| EMT | $48,090 | 11 | $48,762 | $44,470 | 3,160 |
| CNA | $46,680 | 12 | $47,333 | $42,260 | 29,120 |
| Real Estate Agent | $46,410 | 38 | $47,059 | $52,830 | 2,530 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,000 | 18 | $46,643 | $45,230 | 2,090 |
| Esthetician | $44,430 | 26 | $45,051 | $45,330 | 920 |
| Personal Trainer | $43,620 | 35 | $44,230 | $47,160 | 7,010 |
| Cosmetologist | $39,170 | 8 | $39,718 | $35,790 | 5,320 |
| Firefighter | $38,110 | 45 | $38,643 | $59,280 | 5,810 |
| Nail Technician | $36,040 | 25 | $36,544 | $35,760 | 3,260 |
| Bartender | $26,900 | 40 | $27,276 | $34,340 | 24,420 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates; adjusted with BEA regional price parities (2024). Rank among states: 1 = highest median of the states with published data.