Transportation Workers, All Other pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,910 or more. The middle half of other transportation workers in Minneapolis earn between $45,030 and $81,790.
- $45K10th
- $45K25th
- $45KMedian
- $82K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $56,380 | $4,698 | $27.11 |
| Median | $45,200 | $3,767 | $21.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,030 | $3,752 | $21.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,790 | $6,816 | $39.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Transportation Workers, All Other pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Other transportation workers in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($55,040) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($50,890). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $45,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $56,380 | $45,200 | $45,030 | $81,910 | n/a |
| Minnesota | $55,040 | $45,200 | $45,020 | $81,910 | 390 |
| United States | $50,890 | $45,650 | $33,080 | $79,540 | 13,550 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Transportation Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $56,380, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $45,171 a year, or $3,764 a month and $1,737 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $45,590 | $3,799 |
| Working in MN | $45,171 | $3,764 |
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.
Is Minneapolis a good place for other transportation workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $56,380 buys what about $53,786 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Transportation Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Milwaukee, WI$43,690
- Chicago, IL$47,890
- Kansas City, MO$45,780
- St. Louis, MO$41,110
- Indianapolis, IN$48,760
- Detroit, MI$43,640
Highest-paying cities for other transportation workers
Ogden, UT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($69,060).
- Ogden, UT$69,060
- San Francisco, CA$63,860
- Washington, DC$60,620
- Honolulu, HI$59,870
- New York, NY$59,080
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Transportation Workers, All Other salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do other transportation workers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$27.11 an hour on average, and $21.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other transportation workers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other transportation workers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $45,171 a year ($3,764 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $56,380. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do other transportation workers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($50,890).
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 53-6099; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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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