$93,517
Avg. Median Salary
+7% vs national
$209,870
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has salary data for 55 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $93,517,
which is 7% above the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Dentists, General at $209,870 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $34,620.
The largest employer category is Home Health and Personal Care Aides with 86,260 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Dentists, General | $209,870 | 1,860 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $173,630 | 8,680 |
| 3 | Marketing Managers | $169,760 | 6,670 |
| 4 | Financial Managers | $163,330 | 12,230 |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $156,060 | 3,960 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 86,260 | $36,150 |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 47,000 | $101,970 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 42,840 | $48,030 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 40,510 | $102,240 |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 37,380 | $34,620 |
All Occupations in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Dentists, General | $209,870 | 1,860 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $173,630 | 8,680 |
| Marketing Managers | $169,760 | 6,670 |
| Financial Managers | $163,330 | 12,230 |
| Pharmacists | $156,060 | 3,960 |
| Sales Managers | $150,860 | 7,270 |
| Lawyers | $150,110 | 10,650 |
| Physician Assistants | $140,610 | 2,340 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $131,810 | 50 |
| Software Developers | $129,430 | 29,550 |
| Information Security Analysts | $129,380 | 2,090 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,570 | 5,680 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $123,800 | 6,280 |
| Data Scientists | $119,860 | 2,870 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $108,680 | 8,360 |
| Electrical Engineers | $106,960 | 2,630 |
| Financial Analysts | $103,200 | 5,520 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,440 | 14,250 |
| Registered Nurses | $102,240 | 40,510 |
| Civil Engineers | $102,190 | 3,140 |
| General and Operations Managers | $101,970 | 47,000 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $101,680 | 2,970 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,740 | 4,510 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,870 | 3,430 |
| Medical Scientists | $97,970 | 3,540 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $97,020 | 5,070 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $96,970 | 3,000 |
| Electricians | $95,090 | 8,110 |
| Loan Officers | $91,900 | 4,360 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $85,850 | 18,960 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $83,260 | 21,950 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $81,890 | 6,610 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $77,700 | 21,410 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $76,100 | 14,970 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $76,090 | 3,170 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $74,750 | 5,490 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $67,230 | 5,290 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $66,130 | 3,830 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $65,680 | 11,530 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $64,890 | 10,400 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $63,170 | 19,770 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,310 | 6,400 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $61,780 | 8,070 |
| Graphic Designers | $61,100 | 3,750 |
| Construction Laborers | $60,350 | 15,910 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $55,910 | 16,930 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $51,240 | 18,510 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $48,030 | 42,840 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $47,900 | 12,230 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $42,010 | 22,780 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,710 | 18,230 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $39,320 | 28,840 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $36,150 | 86,260 |
| Childcare Workers | $35,250 | 7,290 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,620 | 37,380 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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