MNAvg COL: 1014 cities tracked
Minnesota Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 4 cities in Minnesota. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
4
Avg COL index
101
State income tax
6.8%
Total population
953K
Top paying jobs in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $287K | $410K | $564K | $718K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $308K | $400K | $492K | $595K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $297K | $390K | $482K | $574K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $287K | $390K | $513K | $666K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $288K | $376K | $482K | $613K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $263K | $345K | $448K | $577K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $254K | $336K | $439K | $566K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $252K | $332K | $431K | $554K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $245K | $321K | $420K | $544K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $237K | $307K | $391K | $500K | +6% |
Cities in Minnesota
Accounting salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $216K | $283K | $366K | $464K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $170K | $221K | $283K | $361K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $134K | $173K | $221K | $278K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $77K | $105K | $142K | $180K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $67K | $91K | $122K | $160K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $60K | $80K | $108K | $144K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $57K | $77K | $103K | $139K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $46K | $62K | $80K | $101K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $99K | $134K | $177K | $231K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $63K | $86K | $116K | $157K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $66K | $86K | $113K | $150K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $59K | $79K | $106K | $142K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $56K | $76K | $103K | $140K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $56K | $73K | $99K | $137K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $53K | $71K | $96K | $130K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $119K | $157K | $203K | $263K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $79K | $106K | $140K | $180K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $73K | $96K | $130K | $170K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $73K | $96K | $127K | $162K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $66K | $89K | $119K | $157K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $59K | $79K | $106K | $142K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $56K | $76K | $103K | $140K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $177K | $232K | $299K | $386K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $139K | $180K | $232K | $299K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $88K | $124K | $180K | $258K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $74K | $101K | $139K | $185K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $67K | $98K | $149K | $216K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $60K | $80K | $105K | $136K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $54K | $77K | $111K | $160K | +2% |
Business salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $254K | $336K | $439K | $566K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $220K | $295K | $387K | $502K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $215K | $285K | $371K | $480K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $203K | $269K | $351K | $456K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $159K | $241K | $390K | $636K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $169K | $228K | $302K | $400K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $149K | $215K | $316K | $472K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $149K | $215K | $328K | $492K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $152K | $200K | $258K | $333K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $121K | $162K | $215K | $285K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $111K | $146K | $190K | $244K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $108K | $141K | $182K | $234K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $82K | $118K | $166K | $231K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $80K | $113K | $156K | $205K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $77K | $111K | $156K | $215K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $80K | $111K | $144K | $182K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $80K | $111K | $146K | $187K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $74K | $108K | $156K | $220K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $77K | $107K | $144K | $185K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $74K | $100K | $135K | $176K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $70K | $100K | $138K | $185K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $74K | $100K | $135K | $174K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $70K | $97K | $131K | $172K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $70K | $97K | $133K | $176K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $64K | $87K | $115K | $149K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $56K | $80K | $115K | $166K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $56K | $77K | $103K | $133K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $53K | $70K | $90K | $115K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $49K | $67K | $90K | $123K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $49K | $67K | $90K | $121K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $43K | $57K | $77K | $103K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $43K | $57K | $74K | $94K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $149K | $200K | $264K | $349K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $97K | $131K | $172K | $228K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $56K | $77K | $103K | $138K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $53K | $74K | $100K | $135K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $53K | $74K | $100K | $135K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $46K | $64K | $84K | $111K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $39K | $53K | $70K | $90K | +18% |
| Budtender | $29K | $37K | $47K | $59K | +14% |
Construction salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $162K | $211K | $274K | $354K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $118K | $155K | $200K | $257K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $78K | $105K | $138K | $180K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $78K | $105K | $138K | $178K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $62K | $84K | $110K | $142K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $62K | $82K | $105K | $135K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $58K | $78K | $102K | $130K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $55K | $72K | $92K | $118K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $52K | $68K | $88K | $115K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $52K | $68K | $88K | $115K | +5% |
| Plumber | $52K | $68K | $90K | $118K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $48K | $62K | $80K | $102K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $48K | $62K | $80K | $102K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $48K | $62K | $82K | $108K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $42K | $56K | $74K | $95K | +4% |
| Welder | $38K | $50K | $64K | $82K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $82K | $112K | $145K | $185K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $72K | $100K | $135K | $178K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $52K | $72K | $98K | $135K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $48K | $68K | $98K | $145K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $48K | $68K | $95K | $135K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $45K | $62K | $85K | $115K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $38K | $62K | $105K | $185K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $45K | $60K | $82K | $110K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $42K | $58K | $78K | $102K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $42K | $58K | $80K | $108K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $38K | $52K | $72K | $102K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $32K | $46K | $68K | $100K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $201K | $258K | $330K | $422K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $185K | $247K | $319K | $412K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $160K | $201K | $252K | $314K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $144K | $180K | $221K | $273K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $129K | $167K | $206K | $255K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $118K | $152K | $191K | $237K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $91K | $118K | $152K | $191K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $77K | $101K | $132K | $167K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $60K | $80K | $105K | $134K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $287K | $410K | $564K | $718K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $205K | $287K | $390K | $513K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $185K | $261K | $359K | $472K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $64K | $82K | $100K | $121K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $46K | $62K | $80K | $100K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $36K | $45K | $56K | $70K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $82K | $103K | $126K | $153K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $72K | $95K | $123K | $156K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $65K | $90K | $131K | $191K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $58K | $76K | $98K | $126K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $55K | $72K | $92K | $119K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $48K | $65K | $84K | $109K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $45K | $62K | $82K | $106K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $48K | $62K | $80K | $101K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $48K | $62K | $80K | $101K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $40K | $52K | $68K | $86K | +3% |
Energy salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $110K | $148K | $192K | $247K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $78K | $105K | $138K | $175K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $62K | $85K | $112K | $145K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $48K | $60K | $76K | $98K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $42K | $52K | $68K | $88K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $111K | $147K | $190K | $243K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $96K | $127K | $160K | $200K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $91K | $124K | $160K | $200K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $81K | $109K | $142K | $180K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $79K | $106K | $138K | $172K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $79K | $105K | $136K | $170K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $73K | $99K | $130K | $164K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $73K | $99K | $130K | $164K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $73K | $99K | $130K | $164K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $73K | $97K | $126K | $160K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $73K | $97K | $126K | $157K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $71K | $96K | $124K | $157K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $69K | $93K | $122K | $154K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $71K | $93K | $122K | $154K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $69K | $91K | $119K | $152K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $69K | $91K | $119K | $152K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $66K | $89K | $116K | $150K | +3% |
Finance salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $180K | $258K | $371K | $536K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $124K | $185K | $288K | $464K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $129K | $177K | $237K | $330K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $118K | $170K | $247K | $391K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $118K | $167K | $232K | $330K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $113K | $163K | $232K | $361K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $108K | $144K | $187K | $242K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $98K | $139K | $191K | $268K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $98K | $132K | $170K | $216K | +3% |
| Actuary | $98K | $129K | $167K | $211K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $74K | $101K | $134K | $177K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $60K | $98K | $152K | $237K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $70K | $98K | $134K | $185K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $70K | $95K | $126K | $163K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $64K | $84K | $107K | $134K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $57K | $80K | $108K | $144K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $60K | $80K | $105K | $136K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $49K | $74K | $111K | $167K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $54K | $72K | $95K | $124K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $39K | $49K | $62K | $78K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $180K | $242K | $319K | $422K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $132K | $173K | $225K | $294K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $84K | $115K | $155K | $204K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $80K | $108K | $144K | $187K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $74K | $101K | $136K | $180K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $60K | $84K | $115K | $157K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $46K | $67K | $95K | $139K | +18% |
Government salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $68K | $92K | $121K | $156K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $62K | $82K | $106K | $136K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $55K | $82K | $116K | $156K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $60K | $80K | $103K | $131K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $58K | $78K | $103K | $133K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $48K | $65K | $88K | $116K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $42K | $58K | $78K | $103K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $40K | $55K | $72K | $92K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $308K | $400K | $492K | $595K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $297K | $390K | $482K | $574K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $287K | $390K | $513K | $666K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $200K | $254K | $328K | $431K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $200K | $254K | $318K | $410K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $152K | $185K | $231K | $297K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $115K | $141K | $172K | $215K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $121K | $135K | $152K | $169K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $111K | $133K | $159K | $190K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103K | $124K | $149K | $179K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $74K | $107K | $144K | $190K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $80K | $100K | $125K | $154K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $74K | $97K | $128K | $166K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $77K | $97K | $118K | $144K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $74K | $92K | $113K | $138K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $74K | $92K | $113K | $135K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $70K | $87K | $108K | $131K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $67K | $84K | $107K | $133K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $59K | $74K | $92K | $115K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $53K | $70K | $88K | $111K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $46K | $59K | $74K | $92K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $43K | $57K | $74K | $92K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $43K | $56K | $72K | $90K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $39K | $51K | $67K | $84K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $51K | $71K | $97K | $133K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $51K | $67K | $91K | $126K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $41K | $57K | $81K | $113K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $41K | $55K | $73K | $97K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $34K | $45K | $61K | $84K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $163K | $211K | $273K | $350K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $122K | $160K | $206K | $263K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $84K | $113K | $149K | $194K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $60K | $80K | $108K | $142K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $46K | $64K | $84K | $108K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $39K | $60K | $91K | $134K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $137K | $187K | $251K | $344K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $116K | $177K | $284K | $456K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $101K | $147K | $200K | $268K | +5% |
| Judge | $96K | $137K | $184K | $243K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $96K | $132K | $172K | $223K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $79K | $130K | $211K | $354K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $43K | $57K | $75K | $96K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $220K | $287K | $374K | $477K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $179K | $234K | $302K | $390K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $152K | $197K | $254K | $323K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $121K | $159K | $205K | $264K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $90K | $121K | $159K | $203K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $74K | $100K | $135K | $174K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $64K | $87K | $118K | $152K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $59K | $80K | $108K | $141K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $53K | $72K | $97K | $128K | +6% |
Media salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $148K | $195K | $254K | $334K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $98K | $132K | $175K | $227K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $42K | $65K | $105K | $175K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $45K | $62K | $88K | $122K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $42K | $62K | $88K | $125K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $38K | $58K | $98K | $185K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $38K | $55K | $82K | $128K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $35K | $48K | $68K | $98K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $90K | $121K | $159K | $205K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $90K | $121K | $162K | $215K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $53K | $70K | $90K | $118K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $49K | $64K | $84K | $111K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $43K | $59K | $80K | $105K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $43K | $57K | $76K | $100K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $39K | $51K | $67K | $87K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $61K | $84K | $116K | $163K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $51K | $69K | $94K | $128K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $47K | $61K | $79K | $100K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $37K | $49K | $63K | $81K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $37K | $49K | $64K | $83K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $55K | $95K | $163K | $276K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $62K | $88K | $121K | $163K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $52K | $72K | $98K | $133K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $48K | $65K | $88K | $119K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $38K | $62K | $106K | $181K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $70K | $99K | $137K | $187K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $60K | $83K | $112K | $148K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $51K | $70K | $96K | $127K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $41K | $60K | $90K | $135K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $41K | $57K | $76K | $102K | +2% |
Science salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $106K | $144K | $184K | $231K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $79K | $113K | $154K | $203K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $73K | $99K | $134K | $177K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $69K | $91K | $119K | $154K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $63K | $89K | $124K | $164K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $63K | $89K | $119K | $157K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $66K | $89K | $116K | $150K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $59K | $81K | $109K | $144K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $56K | $79K | $106K | $142K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $56K | $77K | $101K | $134K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $49K | $63K | $81K | $103K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $149K | $200K | $272K | $374K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $46K | $80K | $149K | $308K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $53K | $72K | $97K | $131K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $49K | $67K | $90K | $121K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $43K | $56K | $74K | $94K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $39K | $56K | $80K | $118K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $36K | $51K | $74K | $111K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $33K | $46K | $67K | $97K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $220K | $292K | $379K | $487K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $169K | $220K | $285K | $364K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $121K | $159K | $205K | $261K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $80K | $108K | $141K | $179K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $64K | $84K | $111K | $141K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $59K | $80K | $105K | $135K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $56K | $74K | $97K | $125K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $43K | $64K | $90K | $128K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $288K | $376K | $482K | $613K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $263K | $345K | $448K | $577K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $252K | $332K | $431K | $554K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $245K | $321K | $420K | $544K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $237K | $307K | $391K | $500K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $216K | $280K | $361K | $461K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $206K | $266K | $338K | $431K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $201K | $263K | $342K | $441K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $173K | $221K | $280K | $355K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $167K | $214K | $273K | $348K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $152K | $198K | $255K | $328K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $134K | $180K | $232K | $299K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $134K | $175K | $221K | $273K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $129K | $173K | $221K | $283K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $129K | $173K | $221K | $280K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $124K | $167K | $214K | $273K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $124K | $163K | $206K | $258K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $118K | $157K | $201K | $252K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $118K | $157K | $198K | $245K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $113K | $155K | $201K | $258K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $113K | $152K | $196K | $247K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $108K | $144K | $183K | $221K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $103K | $142K | $180K | $227K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $103K | $139K | $177K | $221K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $101K | $136K | $173K | $216K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $98K | $134K | $170K | $216K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $93K | $129K | $165K | $206K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $93K | $129K | $167K | $211K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $91K | $124K | $160K | $201K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $93K | $124K | $160K | $201K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $91K | $122K | $157K | $201K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $88K | $118K | $152K | $191K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $88K | $118K | $155K | $196K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $91K | $118K | $149K | $185K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $88K | $115K | $146K | $183K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $84K | $115K | $149K | $191K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $80K | $108K | $139K | $175K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $77K | $103K | $134K | $170K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $74K | $102K | $134K | $170K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $74K | $101K | $136K | $177K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $72K | $98K | $129K | $163K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $64K | $89K | $115K | $146K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $62K | $84K | $111K | $144K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $60K | $81K | $105K | $134K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $43K | $60K | $78K | $101K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $105K | $160K | $234K | $329K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $72K | $98K | $130K | $168K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $62K | $82K | $108K | $140K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $58K | $78K | $102K | $132K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $42K | $52K | $68K | $88K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Minnesota
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $144K | $195K | $261K | $349K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $90K | $123K | $169K | $226K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $77K | $105K | $141K | $187K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $49K | $67K | $87K | $111K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $46K | $64K | $87K | $118K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $33K | $43K | $55K | $70K | +6.5% |
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Minnesota has an average COL index of 101. Factor in the 6.8% state income tax when comparing offers from no-tax states.
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Minnesota has 4 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 953K. Average COL index: 101 vs US baseline of 100 — costs near national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for Minnesota regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.