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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Chief Executives | Management | $196K | $94.07/hr |
| 22 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $190K | $91.4/hr |
| 23 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $177K | $85.02/hr |
| 24 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $176K | $84.8/hr |
| 25 | Marketing Managers | Management | $173K | $83.32/hr |
| 26 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $172K | $82.75/hr |
| 27 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $172K | N/A |
| 28 | Physicists | Science | $171K | $82.32/hr |
| 29 | Financial Managers | Management | $163K | $78.56/hr |
| 30 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $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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