Minnesota wages
Midwest region · all-occupation average · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Across all occupations, Minnesota has a median annual wage of $53,810 and a mean of $68,880 (BLS OEWS, May 2024) — +8.7% versus the $49,500 US median. That makes it #15 of 51 states by mean wage. About 2,920,470 people are employed here. The highest-paying tracked job in Minnesota is Family Medicine Physicians ($239,200+ median). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer and experience.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Common jobs in Minnesota: pay vs the US
Median annual wage in Minnesota for widely-searched occupations, next to the national median:
| Occupation | Minnesota median | US median | Minnesota jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $124,540 | $133,080 | 39,580 |
| Registered Nurses | $100,870 | $93,600 | 64,740 |
| Electricians | $81,430 | $62,350 | 12,970 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $61,090 | $57,440 | 38,530 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $81,100 | $81,680 | 30,400 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,120 | $62,340 | 24,320 |
| Lawyers | $137,720 | $151,160 | 12,880 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $83,280 | $62,970 | 8,520 |
| Pharmacists | $154,610 | $137,480 | 6,010 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $83,310 | $76,290 | 8,920 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Software Developers · Registered Nurses · Electricians · Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers · Accountants and Auditors · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · Lawyers · Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters · Pharmacists · Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Highest-paying tracked jobs in Minnesota
The best-paid of the 124 curated occupations in Minnesota, by median wage:
| # | Occupation | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $239,200+ | $277,170 |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200+ | $327,510 |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $209,820 | $224,700 |
| 4 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $184,560 | $188,580 |
| 5 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $182,790 | $165,960 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,750 | $180,390 |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,220 | $173,730 |
| 8 | Marketing Managers | $167,250 | $171,860 |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $158,040 | $170,550 |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $154,610 | $147,880 |
| 11 | Human Resources Managers | $152,250 | $158,880 |
| 12 | Aerospace Engineers | $147,940 | $141,910 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average wage in Minnesota?
The median annual wage across all occupations in Minnesota is $53,810 and the mean is $68,880 (BLS OEWS, May 2024), which is +8.7% versus the US median of $49,500. Minnesota ranks #15 of 51 states by mean wage.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Minnesota?
Among tracked occupations, the highest-paying in Minnesota include Family Medicine Physicians ($239,200+), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($239,200+), Dentists, General ($209,820). See the full list on this page.
Are Minnesota wages before or after tax?
These are gross wages from the BLS OEWS survey, before income and payroll tax. Minnesota's state income tax (if any), federal tax and deductions reduce take-home pay. Use a paycheck calculator for after-tax figures.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024, gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. These are statewide survey estimates before tax; pay varies by metro, employer and experience, and cost of living differs widely within Minnesota. Information only, not financial advice. See our methodology.
Last updated: 2026-06-20