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Average salary by job family in Minneapolis
| Management | $149,270 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $140,780 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $123,400 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $113,400 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $104,160 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $97,360 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $96,770 |
| Construction and Extraction | $78,660 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $73,270 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $69,940 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $68,100 |
| Community and Social Service | $67,290 |
| Protective Service | $64,780 |
| Sales and Related | $61,520 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $56,330 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $56,150 |
| Production | $55,530 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $51,540 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $45,090 |
| Healthcare Support | $43,630 |
| Personal Care and Service | $41,860 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $36,210 |
Highest-paying jobs in Minneapolis
- Surgeons, All Other$558,500
- Radiologists$551,270
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$361,590
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$359,290
- Psychiatrists$358,870
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$357,440
- Neurologists$335,090
- Physicians, All Other$330,830
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$321,320
- Chief Executives$266,450
Most common jobs in Minneapolis and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 93,560 | $40,250 | $38,860 |
| Retail Salespersons | 51,180 | $39,070 | $36,670 |
| General and Operations Managers | 44,890 | $125,460 | $103,570 |
| Registered Nurses | 43,600 | $106,480 | $103,040 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 38,630 | $52,960 | $49,480 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 37,920 | $33,150 | $33,040 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 36,700 | $48,080 | $47,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 35,610 | $50,800 | $48,790 |
| Cashiers | 32,760 | $35,890 | $35,760 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 29,570 | $48,680 | $47,200 |
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Cost of living in Minneapolis
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 104.8 for 2024. The average local salary of $74,580 therefore buys what $71,149 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $393,774, 4.0 times the median household income of $98,180.
$393,774typical home value
$98,180median household income
104.8BEA price parity
3,693,351metro population
Take-home pay in Minneapolis
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $41,830 | $34,371 | $2,864 |
| Median wage | $59,320 | $47,333 | $3,944 |
| Average wage | $74,580 | $57,749 | $4,812 |
| 75th percentile wage | $90,120 | $67,625 | $5,635 |
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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Salaries for every job in Minneapolis
Management34 jobs
- Chief Executives$266K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$193K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$184K
- Financial Managers$183K
- Marketing Managers$181K
- Human Resources Managers$170K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$168K
- Sales Managers$165K
- Administrative Services Managers$162K
- Natural Sciences Managers$162K
- Managers, All Other$162K
- Purchasing Managers$156K
- Public Relations Managers$152K
- Fundraising Managers$146K
- Training and Development Managers$144K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$144K
- Industrial Production Managers$143K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$142K
- Construction Managers$134K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$134K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$128K
- General and Operations Managers$125K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$124K
- Emergency Management Directors$123K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$122K
- Facilities Managers$121K
- Education Administrators, All Other$101K
- Funeral Home Managers$100K
- Social and Community Service Managers$98K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$97K
- Lodging Managers$93K
- Food Service Managers$82K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$76K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$66K
Legal7 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical60 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$558K
- Radiologists$551K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$362K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$359K
- Psychiatrists$359K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$357K
- Neurologists$335K
- Physicians, All Other$331K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$321K
- Family Medicine Physicians$266K
- Nurse Anesthetists$255K
- Podiatrists$244K
- Pediatricians, General$218K
- Dentists, General$213K
- Veterinarians$153K
- Optometrists$153K
- Physician Assistants$147K
- Pharmacists$147K
- Nurse Practitioners$138K
- Nurse Midwives$137K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$111K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$108K
- Dental Hygienists$108K
- Registered Nurses$106K
- Audiologists$105K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$105K
- Physical Therapists$104K
- Chiropractors$104K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$103K
- Genetic Counselors$101K
- Respiratory Therapists$100K
- Radiation Therapists$98K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$93K
- Occupational Therapists$92K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$90K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$88K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Surgical Technologists$84K
- Acupuncturists$83K
- Surgical Assistants$82K
- Paramedics$79K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$78K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Recreational Therapists$75K
- Exercise Physiologists$75K
- Therapists, All Other$74K
- Athletic Trainers$71K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$67K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67K
- Medical Records Specialists$65K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$64K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$57K
- Dietetic Technicians$52K
- Opticians, Dispensing$52K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$50K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Psychiatric Technicians$45K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$138K
- Database Architects$137K
- Actuaries$136K
- Computer Network Architects$134K
- Information Security Analysts$132K
- Software Developers$130K
- Data Scientists$129K
- Computer Systems Analysts$115K
- Web Developers$113K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109K
- Computer Programmers$108K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$106K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$106K
- Database Administrators$103K
- Operations Research Analysts$99K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$92K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$81K
- Computer User Support Specialists$70K
Architecture and Engineering31 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$149K
- Chemical Engineers$142K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$138K
- Engineers, All Other$131K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$130K
- Materials Engineers$126K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$125K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$122K
- Electrical Engineers$121K
- Environmental Engineers$118K
- Industrial Engineers$113K
- Civil Engineers$112K
- Mechanical Engineers$109K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$99K
- Surveyors$92K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$83K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$81K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Mechanical Drafters$78K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$74K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$73K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Landscape Architects$71K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Drafters, All Other$69K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$147K
- Financial Risk Specialists$115K
- Labor Relations Specialists$113K
- Loan Officers$111K
- Financial Examiners$111K
- Management Analysts$110K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$110K
- Project Management Specialists$103K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$102K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$99K
- Credit Analysts$98K
- Insurance Underwriters$98K
- Accountants and Auditors$97K
- Budget Analysts$96K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$95K
- Compliance Officers$95K
- Logisticians$91K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$90K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$88K
- Cost Estimators$87K
- Human Resources Specialists$87K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$85K
- Training and Development Specialists$85K
- Fundraisers$84K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$82K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$81K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$64K
- Tax Preparers$63K
- Credit Counselors$62K
Life, Physical, and Social Science40 jobs
- Physicists$187K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$173K
- Economists$128K
- Materials Scientists$125K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$118K
- Historians$114K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$112K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$110K
- Psychologists, All Other$108K
- Chemists$104K
- Epidemiologists$103K
- Urban and Regional Planners$101K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$100K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$98K
- Microbiologists$97K
- Animal Scientists$97K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$97K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$96K
- Hydrologists$95K
- School Psychologists$90K
- Survey Researchers$90K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$88K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$88K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$83K
- Foresters$81K
- Forensic Science Technicians$79K
- Conservation Scientists$77K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$77K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$74K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$72K
- Chemical Technicians$71K
- Life Scientists, All Other$67K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$66K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$66K
- Agricultural Technicians$62K
- Food Science Technicians$60K
- Biological Technicians$60K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$56K
- Social Science Research Assistants$48K
Construction and Extraction33 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$116K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$105K
- Boilermakers$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$99K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$99K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$94K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$94K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$93K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$92K
- Pipelayers$88K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$84K
- Electricians$84K
- Tapers$80K
- Sheet Metal Workers$79K
- Glaziers$77K
- Roofers$76K
- Carpenters$75K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$74K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$73K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$72K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$72K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$70K
- Tile and Stone Setters$69K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$69K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$68K
- Construction Laborers$68K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$65K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$64K
- Floor Sanders and Finishers$62K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$62K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$60K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$58K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$56K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media30 jobs
- Art Directors$122K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$96K
- Technical Writers$93K
- Producers and Directors$85K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$82K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$82K
- Writers and Authors$79K
- Public Relations Specialists$78K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$78K
- Designers, All Other$78K
- Interior Designers$73K
- Interpreters and Translators$73K
- Graphic Designers$73K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$72K
- Editors$72K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$69K
- Choreographers$68K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$67K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$64K
- Film and Video Editors$63K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$61K
- Audio and Video Technicians$59K
- Coaches and Scouts$59K
- Photographers$57K
- Broadcast Technicians$56K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$55K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$52K
- Fashion Designers$51K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$49K
- Floral Designers$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair39 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$107K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$92K
- Riggers$84K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$82K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$81K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$78K
- Millwrights$78K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$77K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$77K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$76K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$74K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$72K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$71K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$71K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$69K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$69K
- Home Appliance Repairers$68K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$66K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$65K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$63K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$63K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$62K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$61K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$61K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$59K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$59K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$58K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$58K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$57K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$56K
- Avionics Technicians$56K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$55K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$51K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$48K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$45K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$43K
- Bicycle Repairers$36K
Educational Instruction and Library61 jobs
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$192K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$141K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$135K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$133K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$130K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$121K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$107K
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Instructional Coordinators$90K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$85K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$83K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$82K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$82K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$79K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$79K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$77K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$73K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$72K
- Curators$70K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$65K
- Archivists$61K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$61K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$58K
- Library Technicians$54K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$53K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$50K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49K
- Tutors$46K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$84K
- Health Education Specialists$82K
- Social Workers, All Other$80K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$75K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$74K
- Healthcare Social Workers$74K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$73K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71K
- Clergy$63K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$62K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$61K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$58K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$53K
- Counselors, All Other$52K
- Religious Workers, All Other$43K
Protective Service17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$123K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$101K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$93K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$86K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$83K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$72K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$71K
- Transportation Security Screeners$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$66K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$54K
- Firefighters$48K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$47K
- Security Guards$46K
- School Bus Monitors$39K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33K
Sales and Related20 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$147K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$116K
- Insurance Sales Agents$111K
- Sales Engineers$108K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$101K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$89K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$88K
- Advertising Sales Agents$83K
- Real Estate Brokers$75K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$56K
- Travel Agents$55K
- Parts Salespersons$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$48K
- Telemarketers$46K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$37K
- Cashiers$36K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$35K
Transportation and Material Moving32 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$258K
- Air Traffic Controllers$169K
- Commercial Pilots$137K
- Transportation Inspectors$128K
- Crane and Tower Operators$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$74K
- Traffic Technicians$72K
- Hoist and Winch Operators$72K
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$68K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$66K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$63K
- Flight Attendants$63K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$56K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$54K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$52K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$51K
- Bus Drivers, School$51K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$45K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$44K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$38K
- Parking Attendants$36K
- Taxi Drivers$34K
Office and Administrative Support49 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$81K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$73K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$71K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$70K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$65K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$65K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$64K
- Desktop Publishers$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$63K
- Brokerage Clerks$63K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$62K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$61K
- Procurement Clerks$60K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$60K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$59K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$58K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$57K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- New Accounts Clerks$55K
- Word Processors and Typists$55K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$53K
- Customer Service Representatives$53K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$53K
- Bill and Account Collectors$52K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$52K
- Office Clerks, General$51K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$50K
- Data Entry Keyers$50K
- Order Clerks$50K
- File Clerks$49K
- Couriers and Messengers$48K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$48K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$46K
- Tellers$45K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$45K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38K
Production80 jobs
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$105K
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$105K
- Power Plant Operators$100K
- Gas Plant Operators$94K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$80K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$76K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$75K
- Tool and Die Makers$73K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$71K
- Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic$70K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$64K
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers$63K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$63K
- Machinists$63K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$63K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$63K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$63K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$61K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$60K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$57K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$57K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$56K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$56K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians$55K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$55K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$55K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$54K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Printing Press Operators$54K
- Furniture Finishers$54K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$54K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$52K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$52K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$52K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$52K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$52K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$52K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$50K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Upholsterers$49K
- Production Workers, All Other$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$48K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$48K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$47K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$47K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$47K
- Etchers and Engravers$46K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$46K
- Food Batchmakers$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$45K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$45K
- Bakers$44K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$44K
- Sewing Machine Operators$43K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$43K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$40K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$40K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$71K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$59K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$49K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$48K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Massage Therapists$74K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$70K
- Dental Assistants$67K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$67K
- Medical Transcriptionists$54K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$54K
- Medical Assistants$53K
- Psychiatric Aides$53K
- Phlebotomists$48K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Nursing Assistants$48K
- Orderlies$46K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45K
- Physical Therapist Aides$44K
- Pharmacy Aides$42K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
Personal Care and Service24 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$56K
- Costume Attendants$53K
- Residential Advisors$52K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50K
- Skincare Specialists$49K
- Barbers$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- Animal Trainers$46K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$43K
- Tour and Travel Guides$41K
- Recreation Workers$41K
- Animal Caretakers$39K
- Concierges$38K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$38K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$35K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$35K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$33K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$50K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$42K
- Cooks, All Other$39K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Cooks, Fast Food$35K
- Cooks, Short Order$35K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Bartenders$32K
- Waiters and Waitresses$31K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31K
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Salary in Minneapolis: questions
What is a good salary in Minneapolis?
Half of all workers in the Minneapolis metro earn less than $59,320 and the average is $74,580. Earning more than $90,120 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Minneapolis to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $74,163, because prices here are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Minneapolis?
Surgeons, All Other ($558,500), Radiologists ($551,270), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($361,590).
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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460), all occupations and 666 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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