Median DOL Salary
$85,941
Total DOL Filings
2,968
Companies Hiring
775
Cost of Living Index
94.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
St. Paul, MN$85,941
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in St. Paul, MN is 41.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in St. Paul
Highest-Paying Occupations in St. Paul
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,635 | -20.5% | 7 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $131,729 | -21.7% | 8 |
| Financial Managers | $110,000 | -30.4% | 16 |
| Marketing Managers | $109,860 | -34.3% | 20 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | +5.4% | 24 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $103,064 | -3.4% | 13 |
| Materials Scientists | $98,465 | -13.7% | 12 |
| Chemical Engineers | $96,800 | -15.1% | 56 |
| Chemists | $95,590 | +16.5% | 18 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $95,000 | -7.6% | 30 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $95,000 | +16.6% | 14 |
| Materials Engineers | $93,352 | -12.3% | 26 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $91,961 | -7.1% | 24 |
| General and Operations Managers | $91,206 | -5.1% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $88,629 | -8% | 6 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $88,000 | -29.5% | 15 |
| Electrical Engineers | $87,000 | -17.3% | 33 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $81,292 | -8.9% | 18 |
| Industrial Engineers | $80,004 | -21.3% | 19 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,874 | -5.3% | 10 |
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 St. Paul, MN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
St. Paul, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $136,635 | $144,434 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $131,729 | $139,248 |
| Financial Managers | $110,000 | $116,279 |
| Marketing Managers | $109,860 | $116,131 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | $110,994 |
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.