DOL Median (Minnesota)
$72,467
vs National
-6.8%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,604
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,467
-6.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Minnesota earns $72,467 in nominal terms, which is 6.8% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $76,604 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medivators, Inc. | $128,000 | 2 |
| Le Sueur Incorporated | $126,000 | 2 |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | $125,000 | 5 |
| Leo A Daly | $120,000 | 1 |
| Lallemand Bio-Ingredients USA LLC | $110,000 | 1 |
| INNOVA GLOBAL INC. | $107,982 | 2 |
| St. Jude Medical Cardiology Division | $105,000 | 10 |
| Apadana LLC | $105,000 | 1 |
| PVR Technologies, Inc. | $104,000 | 2 |
| AMSOIL | $100,000 | 3 |
| Crown Iron Works Company | $100,000 | 1 |
| SHEER WIND, INC. | $100,000 | 1 |
| INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY | $99,750 | 7 |
| 3M Company | $96,032 | 28 |
| The Toro Company | $95,410 | 4 |
| Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. | $95,000 | 7 |
| EATON HYDRAULICS LLC | $94,337 | 6 |
| BCS Automotive Interface Solutions US, LLC | $93,977 | 49 |
| THOMAS ENGINEERING COMPANY | $93,767 | 3 |
| MTU America Inc. | $92,940 | 14 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Minnesota?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Minnesota is $72,467 based on 681 DOL filings.
Is Minnesota a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Minnesota earns 6.8% less than the national median of $77,792, or $76,604 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.