State Median Salary
$82,364
Total DOL Filings
78,179
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
94.6
National average = 100
Minnesota vs National Average
Minnesota
$82,364
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Minnesota median DOL salary is +66.4% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Minnesota
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 20,542 | $83,538 | Infosys Limited |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 5,830 | $83,459 | Optum Services, Inc. |
| Richfield, MN | 5,767 | $85,144 | Accenture LLP |
| Eagan, MN | 4,569 | $78,097 | Infosys Limited |
| Rochester, MN | 3,962 | $79,958 | Mayo Clinic |
| Minnetonka, MN | 2,989 | $81,799 | Infosys Limited |
| St. Paul, MN | 2,968 | $85,941 | University of Minnesota |
| Bloomington, MN | 2,905 | $82,548 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited |
| SAINT PAUL, MN | 2,846 | $76,983 | Infosys Limited |
| Plymouth, MN | 2,380 | $85,902 | Genisys Technologies Inc |
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Type | Local Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 5,356 | $69,200 | |
| Infosys Limited | Staffing Firm | 3,723 | $77,487 |
| Mayo Clinic | 3,075 | $67,250 | |
| Accenture LLP | Staffing Firm | 2,792 | $85,342 |
| Wipro Limited | Staffing Firm | 2,541 | $72,301 |
| University of Minnesota | 2,419 | $61,133 | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | Staffing Firm | 1,781 | $87,173 |
| Target Enterprise Inc | 1,495 | $109,928 | |
| Optum Services, Inc. | 1,220 | $108,680 | |
| IBM India Private Limited | Staffing Firm | 1,105 | $74,825 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1,065 | $96,617 | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Staffing Firm | 936 | $90,646 |
| Cummins Inc. | 935 | $76,107 | |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 927 | $112,528 | |
| Capgemini America Inc | Staffing Firm | 839 | $85,900 |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. | 744 | $126,518 | |
| Oasys Technologies Inc | 616 | $78,395 | |
| HCL America INC | Staffing Firm | 601 | $84,115 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 587 | $105,645 | |
| IGATE Solutions LLC | Staffing Firm | 504 | $68,100 |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc. | 488 | $108,026 | |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 481 | $71,760 | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS U.S. CORPORATION | Staffing Firm | 398 | $70,990 |
| Seagate US LLC | 396 | $96,356 | |
| IBM Corporation | Staffing Firm | 372 | $96,595 |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Minnesota
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $226,574 | +16.7% | 27 |
| Optometrists | $136,950 | -8.7% | 10 |
| Dentists, General | $126,880 | -39.5% | 47 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $122,307 | +53.6% | 14 |
| Pharmacists | $119,600 | -22.6% | 51 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $117,042 | -31.9% | 364 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $116,801 | -30.6% | 61 |
| Financial Managers | $115,211 | -27.1% | 67 |
| Marketing Managers | $112,694 | -32.6% | 171 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $111,613 | -13.2% | 9 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $108,200 | +1.4% | 97 |
| Software Developers | $107,750 | -13.5% | 8 |
| Managers, All Other | $104,000 | -34.5% | 37 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $102,825 | -20.9% | 14 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,135 | +22.5% | 123 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $98,500 | -13.8% | 15 |
| Sales Managers | $97,365 | -34.3% | 29 |
| Physician Assistants | $96,720 | -30.6% | 8 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $94,252 | -19% | 34 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $94,119 | -10% | 30 |
BLS Wage Survey - Minnesota
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Marketing Managers | $167,250 | 8,610 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $167,110 | 600 |
| Managers, All Other | $158,680 | 4,640 |
| Financial Managers | $158,040 | 16,520 |
| Purchasing Managers | $157,450 | 1,400 |
| Pharmacists | $154,610 | 6,010 |
| Human Resources Managers | $152,250 | 4,140 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $150,260 | 190 |
| Optometrists | $150,020 | 700 |
| Sales Managers | $148,190 | 10,480 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Minnesota?
Minnesota has a cost of living index of
94.6 (national average = 100), meaning it is
5.4% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Minnesota has the purchasing power equivalent of
$105,708 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $226,574 | $239,507 |
| Optometrists | $136,950 | $144,767 |
| Dentists, General | $126,880 | $134,123 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $122,307 | $129,288 |
| Pharmacists | $119,600 | $126,427 |
Salary Trend in Minnesota
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Minnesota
Chief Executives in Minnesota
Optometrists in Minnesota
Dentists, General in Minnesota
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Minnesota
Pharmacists in Minnesota
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Minnesota
Architectural and Engineering Managers in Minnesota
Financial Managers in Minnesota
Compare Minnesota to Another State
See how Minnesota stacks up against other states.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.