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
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $127K | $61.02/hr |
| 62 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $126K | $60.75/hr |
| 63 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $124K | $59.42/hr |
| 64 | Construction Managers | Management | $123K | $59.33/hr |
| 65 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $123K | $58.99/hr |
| 66 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $120K | $57.72/hr |
| 67 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $119K | $57.09/hr |
| 68 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $118K | $56.82/hr |
| 69 | Agricultural Engineers | Engineering | $116K | $55.74/hr |
| 70 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $116K | $55.65/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
Planning a move? Compare costs with other locations:
Metro areas in Minnesota
Click a metro for detailed salary, rent, and cost-of-living data specific to that area.
Compare Minnesota to other cities
Side-by-side salary and cost of living comparison
Remote work salary calculator
See what your salary is worth in Minnesota
Calculate take-home pay in Minnesota
After federal and state taxes
Can you afford a 2-bedroom in Minnesota?
Salary thresholds by HUD rent data
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Minnesota?
Monthly budget breakdown with HUD and BLS data