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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.

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

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
21Chief ExecutivesManagement$196K$94.07/hr
22Judges, Magistrate Judges, and MagistratesLegal$190K$91.4/hr
23Air Traffic ControllersTransportation$177K$85.02/hr
24Computer and Information Systems ManagersManagement$176K$84.8/hr
25Marketing ManagersManagement$173K$83.32/hr
26Architectural and Engineering ManagersManagement$172K$82.75/hr
27Law Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$172KN/A
28PhysicistsScience$171K$82.32/hr
29Financial ManagersManagement$163K$78.56/hr
30Compensation and Benefits ManagersManagement$163K$78.55/hr

Affordability snapshot: Minnesota

These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.

Cost of living vs. national average-7.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,384/mo

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