Top Paying Jobs in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 210,490 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($745,230), Surgeons, All Other ($568,150), Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric ($389,450). The cost of living index is 104.82 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,709/month.
$166K
Avg. median salary
104.82
Cost of living index
$1,709
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $108K | N/A |
| 92 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $107K | $51.63/hr |
| 93 | Economists | Science | $107K | $51.46/hr |
| 94 | Web Developers | Technology | $107K | $51.39/hr |
| 95 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $107K | $51.37/hr |
| 96 | Boilermakers | Construction & Trades | $105K | $50.69/hr |
| 97 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $105K | $50.68/hr |
| 98 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $105K | $50.45/hr |
| 99 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.35/hr |
| 100 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.35/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington
Cost of living vs. national average+4.8% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,709/mo
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