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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $136K | $65.33/hr |
| 42 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $135K | $64.81/hr |
| 43 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $134K | $64.57/hr |
| 44 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $134K | $64.53/hr |
| 45 | Database Architects | Technology | $134K | $64.43/hr |
| 46 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $134K | $64.19/hr |
| 47 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $133K | $64.12/hr |
| 48 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $133K | N/A |
| 49 | Materials Scientists | Science | $132K | $63.54/hr |
| 50 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $132K | $63.49/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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