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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $79K | $37.83/hr |
| 72 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $79K | $37.79/hr |
| 73 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $79K | $37.77/hr |
| 74 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $79K | N/A |
| 75 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $78K | $37.63/hr |
| 76 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $78K | $37.5/hr |
| 77 | Special Education Teachers, Preschool | Education | $77K | N/A |
| 78 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $77K | N/A |
| 79 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.03/hr |
| 80 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $77K | $36.91/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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