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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $139K | $66.85/hr |
| 42 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $137K | $66/hr |
| 43 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $136K | $65.6/hr |
| 44 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $136K | $65.31/hr |
| 45 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $135K | $64.81/hr |
| 46 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $134K | $64.57/hr |
| 47 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $133K | $64.07/hr |
| 48 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $133K | $64.07/hr |
| 49 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $133K | $64/hr |
| 50 | Database Architects | Technology | $133K | $63.96/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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