DOL Median (Minnesota)
$54,602
vs National
-22%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,719
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,602
-22% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Minnesota earns $54,602 in nominal terms, which is 22% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,719 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc. | $162,500 | 16 |
| St. Cloud Hospital | $160,000 | 1 |
| MINNEAPOLIS RADIATION ONCOLOGY, P.A. | $144,706 | 4 |
| Seagate US LLC | $92,227 | 9 |
| AUGSBURG COLLEGE | $84,480 | 1 |
| Mayo Clinic | $54,602 | 34 |
| University of Minnesota | $49,960 | 21 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physicists
Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in Minnesota
Physicians, All Other · $370,795Chief Executives · $226,574Law Teachers, Postsecondary · $201,696Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators · $170,000Nurse Anesthetists · $159,994Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physicists make in Minnesota?
The median Physicists salary in Minnesota is $54,602 based on 56 DOL filings.
Is Minnesota a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Minnesota earns 22% less than the national median of $70,000, or $57,719 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.