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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Minnesota
- Minneapolis$36,990
- Rochester$33,750
- Duluth$33,740
- St. Cloud$33,190
- Mankato$32,930
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $36,990 | $36,310 | $31,970 | $30,741 | 105 |
| Rochester | $33,750 | $34,510 | $29,430 | $28,311 | 91 |
| Duluth | $33,740 | $30,960 | $29,310 | $28,304 | 89 |
| St. Cloud | $33,190 | $34,030 | $29,370 | $27,891 | 88 |
| Mankato | $32,930 | $34,590 | $29,270 | $27,696 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 39-9011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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