Top Paying Jobs in Minnesota
Minnesota has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 267,880 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($708,340), Dermatologists ($625,790), Surgeons, All Other ($568,150). The cost of living index is 92.6 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,384/month.
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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$181K
Avg. median salary
92.6
Cost of living index
$1,384
Median 2BR rent
5,792,406
Population
Highest paying careers in Minnesota
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $367K | $176.6/hr |
| 12 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $362K | $174.17/hr |
| 13 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $336K | $161.74/hr |
| 14 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $322K | $154.76/hr |
| 15 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $280K | $134.63/hr |
| 16 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $266K | $127.98/hr |
| 17 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $261K | $125.57/hr |
| 18 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $227K | $108.97/hr |
| 19 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $219K | $105.39/hr |
| 20 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $211K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Minnesota
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Cost of living vs. national average-7.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,384/mo
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