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Average salary by job family in Duluth
| Management | $111,480 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $105,730 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $105,200 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $90,600 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $88,320 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $82,150 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,240 |
| Construction and Extraction | $71,550 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $67,180 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $61,900 |
| Community and Social Service | $61,810 |
| Protective Service | $60,660 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $58,560 |
| Production | $58,280 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,160 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,380 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $49,170 |
| Sales and Related | $45,070 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,870 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,800 |
| Personal Care and Service | $39,120 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,020 |
Highest-paying jobs in Duluth
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$406,220
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$339,240
- Physicians, All Other$334,240
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$328,370
- Family Medicine Physicians$270,210
- Nurse Anesthetists$259,440
- Dentists, General$199,410
- Chief Executives$173,830
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$154,030
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153,150
Most common jobs in Duluth and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,660 | $37,330 | $36,390 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,410 | $96,640 | $96,940 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,490 | $36,030 | $34,650 |
| Cashiers | 3,290 | $32,350 | $33,020 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,910 | $30,590 | $29,260 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,690 | $99,870 | $85,930 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,590 | $48,120 | $46,820 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,100 | $28,810 | $23,150 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,050 | $63,360 | $60,970 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,930 | $39,600 | $37,230 |
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Cost of living in Duluth
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,560 therefore buys what $69,349 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $264,350, 3.7 times the median household income of $71,067.
$264,350typical home value
$71,067median household income
88.8BEA price parity
280,710metro population
Take-home pay in Duluth
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,800 | $30,599 | $2,550 |
| Median wage | $50,000 | $40,479 | $3,373 |
| Average wage | $61,560 | $48,981 | $4,082 |
| 75th percentile wage | $76,710 | $59,102 | $4,925 |
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.
Salaries for every job in Duluth
Management25 jobs
- Chief Executives$174K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$154K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153K
- Marketing Managers$145K
- Sales Managers$138K
- Financial Managers$136K
- Human Resources Managers$128K
- Administrative Services Managers$122K
- Construction Managers$121K
- Industrial Production Managers$120K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$118K
- Natural Sciences Managers$117K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$114K
- Public Relations Managers$113K
- Managers, All Other$112K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$110K
- Facilities Managers$107K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$105K
- General and Operations Managers$100K
- Education Administrators, All Other$87K
- Lodging Managers$82K
- Social and Community Service Managers$81K
- Food Service Managers$72K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$64K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62K
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical37 jobs
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$406K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$339K
- Physicians, All Other$334K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$328K
- Family Medicine Physicians$270K
- Nurse Anesthetists$259K
- Dentists, General$199K
- Physician Assistants$144K
- Pharmacists$143K
- Nurse Practitioners$140K
- Veterinarians$129K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$97K
- Registered Nurses$97K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Dental Hygienists$93K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$93K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$92K
- Occupational Therapists$87K
- Respiratory Therapists$86K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$83K
- Surgical Assistants$81K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Surgical Technologists$73K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Paramedics$65K
- Athletic Trainers$65K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$61K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59K
- Medical Records Specialists$57K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Pharmacy Technicians$48K
- Psychiatric Technicians$47K
- Opticians, Dispensing$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$38K
Architecture and Engineering16 jobs
- Environmental Engineers$113K
- Electrical Engineers$107K
- Civil Engineers$104K
- Industrial Engineers$99K
- Mechanical Engineers$95K
- Engineers, All Other$95K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$93K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$90K
- Surveyors$78K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$66K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Mechanical Drafters$60K
Computer and Mathematical8 jobs
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$127K
- Labor Relations Specialists$104K
- Project Management Specialists$99K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$98K
- Management Analysts$97K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$89K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Loan Officers$84K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$81K
- Logisticians$80K
- Compliance Officers$79K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$75K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$73K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$71K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Fundraisers$71K
- Credit Counselors$57K
- Tax Preparers$56K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
Life, Physical, and Social Science15 jobs
- Chemists$103K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$95K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$94K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$94K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$90K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$89K
- Urban and Regional Planners$86K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$85K
- Conservation Scientists$82K
- School Psychologists$81K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$81K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$80K
- Foresters$76K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$71K
- Chemical Technicians$69K
Construction and Extraction17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$86K
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$84K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$83K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$81K
- Electricians$81K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80K
- Sheet Metal Workers$79K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$74K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73K
- Roofers$71K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$69K
- Construction Laborers$64K
- Carpenters$64K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$61K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$59K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$58K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair20 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$96K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$81K
- Millwrights$77K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$75K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$74K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$74K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$71K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$68K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$59K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42K
Educational Instruction and Library37 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$77K
- Instructional Coordinators$76K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$73K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$71K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$68K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$68K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$67K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$62K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$61K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$58K
- Tutors$53K
- Library Technicians$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$42K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40K
Community and Social Service15 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$78K
- Social Workers, All Other$75K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$67K
- Healthcare Social Workers$67K
- Health Education Specialists$65K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56K
- Clergy$55K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$54K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$50K
- Community Health Workers$49K
- Counselors, All Other$45K
Protective Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$92K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$78K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$56K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$45K
- Firefighters$43K
- Security Guards$40K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media7 jobs
Production30 jobs
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$92K
- Power Plant Operators$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$81K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$81K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$75K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$67K
- Machinists$67K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$67K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$60K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$59K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$53K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$52K
- Production Workers, All Other$51K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$48K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48K
- Helpers--Production Workers$46K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$46K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44K
- Sewing Machine Operators$39K
- Bakers$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36K
Office and Administrative Support35 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$69K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$66K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$64K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$62K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$60K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$56K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$55K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53K
- Procurement Clerks$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48K
- File Clerks$48K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$46K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$46K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$44K
- Couriers and Messengers$43K
- Tellers$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$56K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$53K
- Light Truck Drivers$50K
- Bus Drivers, School$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Parking Attendants$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82K
- Insurance Sales Agents$76K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$70K
- Advertising Sales Agents$62K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$32K
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$65K
- Massage Therapists$64K
- Dental Assistants$58K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Medical Assistants$48K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Pharmacy Aides$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service15 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$54K
- Residential Advisors$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- Skincare Specialists$47K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$41K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Tour and Travel Guides$37K
- Animal Caretakers$35K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$41K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Cooks, Short Order$32K
- Cooks, Fast Food$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Waiters and Waitresses$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28K
- Bartenders$28K
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Salary in Duluth: questions
What is a good salary in Duluth?
Half of all workers in the Duluth metro earn less than $50,000 and the average is $61,560. Earning more than $76,710 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Duluth to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $62,804, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Duluth?
Emergency Medicine Physicians ($406,220), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($339,240), Physicians, All Other ($334,240).
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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260), all occupations and 372 individual jobs.
- 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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