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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Mankato
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $83K | $40.11/hr |
| 52 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $83K | $39.96/hr |
| 53 | Marriage and Family Therapists | Community & Social | $83K | $39.95/hr |
| 54 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $83K | $39.7/hr |
| 55 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.61/hr |
| 56 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $82K | $39.59/hr |
| 57 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $82K | N/A |
| 58 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $82K | $39.42/hr |
| 59 | Recreational Therapists | Healthcare | $82K | $39.4/hr |
| 60 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.34/hr |
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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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