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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $176K | $84.83/hr |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $175K | $83.9/hr |
| 23 | Marketing Managers | Management | $173K | $83.19/hr |
| 24 | Physicists | Science | $168K | $80.99/hr |
| 25 | Financial Managers | Management | $166K | $79.62/hr |
| 26 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $163K | $78.56/hr |
| 27 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $161K | $77.4/hr |
| 28 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $160K | $76.9/hr |
| 29 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $160K | $76.82/hr |
| 30 | Lawyers | Legal | $160K | $76.74/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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