Median DOL Salary
$138,378
Total DOL Filings
431
Companies Hiring
70
Cost of Living Index
94.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Mankato, MN$138,378
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Mankato, MN is 127.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Mankato
Highest-Paying Occupations in Mankato
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $250,000 | +199.6% | 9 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $122,220 | +46.6% | 9 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,032 | -29.9% | 22 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,146 | -22.7% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $64,668 | -34.7% | 12 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,191 | -36.1% | 7 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $51,059 | -38.1% | 12 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Minnesota
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Minnesota.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | $224,280 | 150 |
| Physicists | $222,550 | 60 |
| Pediatricians, General | $212,380 | 890 |
| Dentists, General | $209,820 | 2,500 |
| Chief Executives | $194,160 | 6,690 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $184,560 | N/A |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $182,790 | 470 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $176,030 | 630 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,750 | 10,710 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,220 | 4,190 |
Salary Trend in Mankato, MN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Mankato, MN has a cost of living index of 94.6, which is 5.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $105,708 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $250,000 | $264,271 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $122,220 | $129,197 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,032 | $77,200 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,146 | $68,865 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $64,668 | $68,359 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.