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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
51Materials ScientistsScience$132K$63.54/hr
52Training and Development ManagersManagement$132K$63.31/hr
53Information Security AnalystsTechnology$131K$62.84/hr
54Software DevelopersTechnology$130K$62.52/hr
55Data ScientistsTechnology$129K$61.92/hr
56ActuariesTechnology$128K$61.59/hr
57Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersConstruction & Trades$128K$61.55/hr
58Bioengineers and Biomedical EngineersEngineering$128K$61.41/hr
59Education Administrators, Kindergarten through SecondaryManagement$127KN/A
60Fundraising ManagersManagement$127K$61.02/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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