Top Paying Jobs in Mankato, MN
Mankato, MN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 11,760 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($421,630), Family Medicine Physicians ($314,060), Dentists, General ($207,000). The cost of living index is 90.95 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,171/month.
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Avg. median salary
90.95
Cost of living index
$1,171
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Highest paying careers in Mankato
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $139K | $66.62/hr |
| 12 | Financial Managers | Management | $135K | $64.76/hr |
| 13 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $134K | $64.48/hr |
| 14 | Sales Managers | Management | $131K | $63.14/hr |
| 15 | Lawyers | Legal | $130K | $62.51/hr |
| 16 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $128K | $61.65/hr |
| 17 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $128K | N/A |
| 18 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $123K | $59.05/hr |
| 19 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $116K | $55.92/hr |
| 20 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $116K | N/A |
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Cost of living vs. national average-9.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,171/mo
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