Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Careers in Minneapolis, MN: pay and employment for 598 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 33460), which includes Minneapolis, St. Paul and Bloomington and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Minneapolis city limits. It spans Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Quick answer
In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan area (CBSA 33460), BLS OEWS counted 1,951,650 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $59,320 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($378,730), Family Medicine Physician ($283,060), Pediatrician ($226,280). The largest occupations are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (93,560), Sales Associate (51,180), Operations Manager (44,890).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan area at 104.8 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 5% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Minneapolis, MN.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$378,730 median · 3,690 employed
- Family Medicine Physician$283,060 median · 1,120 employed
- Pediatrician$226,280 median · 600 employed
- Airline Pilot$211,470 median · 2,940 employed
- CEO$209,980 median · 4,500 employed
- Air Traffic Controller$179,670 median · 620 employed
- IT Manager$178,080 median · 8,780 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$174,510 median · 3,820 employed
- Marketing Manager$173,040 median · 6,480 employed
- Financial Manager$165,620 median · 12,460 employed
Largest occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides93,560 employed · $38,860 median
- Sales Associate51,180 employed · $36,670 median
- Operations Manager44,890 employed · $103,570 median
- Registered Nurse43,600 employed · $103,040 median
- Customer Service Representative38,630 employed · $49,480 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers37,920 employed · $33,040 median
- Material Handler36,700 employed · $47,320 median
- Office Clerks, General35,610 employed · $48,790 median
- Cashier32,760 employed · $35,760 median
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators29,570 employed · $47,200 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$124,600 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$123,350 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$106,840 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$103,290 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Plumber$101,630 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Mason$97,960 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$97,190 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Home Inspector$94,420 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$93,440 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$92,200 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Minneapolis, MN
Dental Hygienist$112,630 medianMedical Assistant$52,570 medianUX Designer$81,730 medianData Scientist$129,780 medianProject Manager$97,860 medianCRNA$258,570 medianPharmacy Technician$48,520 medianElectrician$81,890 medianPharmacist$160,990 medianDentist$219,980 medianDental Assistant$72,370 medianPhysician Assistant$145,030 medianParalegal$76,220 medianRegistered Nurse$103,040 medianMarketing Manager$173,040 median
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All 598 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $38,860U.S. $35,800 | $40,250 | 93,560 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $36,670U.S. $35,410 | $39,070 | 51,180 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $103,570U.S. $105,770 | $125,460 | 44,890 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $103,040U.S. $97,550 | $106,480 | 43,600 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,480U.S. $44,770 | $52,960 | 38,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $33,040U.S. $31,200 | $33,150 | 37,920 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $47,320U.S. $40,240 | $48,080 | 36,700 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,790U.S. $45,010 | $50,800 | 35,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $35,760U.S. $32,880 | $35,890 | 32,760 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $47,200U.S. $44,650 | $48,680 | 29,570 | n/a | n/a |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $130,920U.S. $135,980 | $130,410 | 27,410 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $40,800U.S. $36,840 | $42,170 | 26,790 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $37,440U.S. $37,330 | $40,390 | 25,700 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $25,920U.S. $35,230 | $31,300 | 25,620 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $45,310U.S. $36,780 | $43,370 | 23,370 | n/a | n/a |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $86,500U.S. $83,680 | $96,710 | 21,820 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $78,470U.S. $72,080 | $88,760 | 21,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $64,200U.S. $58,640 | $66,500 | 20,430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $54,080U.S. $47,540 | $54,740 | 19,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $60,470U.S. $49,590 | $61,070 | 18,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $39,640U.S. $37,390 | $41,850 | 17,760 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,970U.S. $47,120 | $67,800 | 17,330 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $79,730U.S. $63,970 | $78,900 | 16,990 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $35,100U.S. $35,320 | $36,390 | 16,810 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $97,910U.S. $78,760 | $98,770 | 16,760 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $101,560U.S. $101,860 | $109,890 | 16,630 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $57,790U.S. $50,670 | $57,230 | 16,510 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $97,860U.S. $102,320 | $102,590 | 15,450 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $27,600U.S. $34,340 | $31,700 | 15,370 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,020U.S. $42,260 | $47,640 | 14,590 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $78,410U.S. $69,500 | $81,090 | 14,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $77,120U.S. $69,990 | $87,870 | 14,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $104,730U.S. $102,440 | $112,740 | 13,970 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $46,110U.S. $44,080 | $49,900 | 13,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,760U.S. $48,520 | $56,000 | 12,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $80,330U.S. $75,940 | $86,660 | 12,660 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $165,620U.S. $166,570 | $183,030 | 12,460 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $79,690U.S. $83,050 | $89,940 | 11,960 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $47,160U.S. $39,150 | $47,850 | 11,820 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,670U.S. $44,860 | $54,710 | 11,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $64,890U.S. $61,860 | $69,990 | 11,190 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $43,430U.S. $38,020 | $46,380 | 10,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $74,060U.S. $60,580 | $74,570 | 10,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $159,620U.S. $159,670 | $183,110 | 10,160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $79,010U.S. $72,040 | $85,250 | 9,840 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,070U.S. $58,750 | $63,000 | 9,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,390U.S. $45,260 | $50,040 | 9,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,870U.S. $45,930 | $53,990 | 8,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $81,890U.S. $63,190 | $83,850 | 8,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $178,080U.S. $175,140 | $192,670 | 8,780 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $38,000U.S. $38,010 | $39,450 | 8,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $112,090U.S. $105,850 | $114,770 | 8,580 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $158,100U.S. $148,270 | $165,170 | 8,410 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $103,290U.S. $79,920 | $99,330 | 8,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $79,820U.S. $74,450 | $82,630 | 8,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $38,600U.S. $35,510 | $40,300 | 8,110 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $82,710U.S. $77,710 | $87,560 | 8,090 | n/a | n/a |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $50,240U.S. $47,920 | $51,170 | 8,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $36,310U.S. $34,980 | $36,990 | 7,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $43,960U.S. $38,140 | $45,240 | 7,650 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $50,390U.S. $41,670 | $53,200 | 7,510 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $52,570U.S. $45,690 | $53,190 | 7,390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $126,880U.S. $123,860 | $141,800 | 7,350 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $60,490U.S. $50,620 | $62,920 | 7,180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,750U.S. $45,930 | $53,130 | 7,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $45,930U.S. $46,800 | $49,960 | 6,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $84,670U.S. $62,280 | $111,320 | 6,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $36,420U.S. $35,360 | $37,740 | 6,740 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $101,630U.S. $63,800 | $92,030 | 6,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,670U.S. $78,660 | $147,100 | 6,700 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,800U.S. $64,370 | $71,980 | 6,660 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $32,980U.S. $38,770 | $40,900 | 6,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $78,430U.S. $69,280 | $84,810 | 6,580 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $173,040U.S. $166,790 | $181,200 | 6,480 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $103,350U.S. $102,740 | $109,550 | 6,380 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $65,660U.S. $64,400 | $67,140 | 6,300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $58,900U.S. $48,570 | $59,010 | 6,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $73,780U.S. $74,750 | $77,940 | 6,170 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $80,030U.S. $76,590 | $81,370 | 6,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $72,140U.S. $62,890 | $74,000 | 6,130 | n/a | n/a |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $76,220U.S. $62,890 | $76,230 | 5,990 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $34,940U.S. $34,810 | $34,230 | 5,940 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $144,520U.S. $114,130 | $162,370 | 5,840 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $97,190U.S. $76,210 | $90,430 | 5,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $44,790U.S. $47,160 | $47,270 | 5,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $31,200U.S. $32,150 | $33,030 | 5,510 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $30,600U.S. $31,200 | $32,670 | 5,460 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $92,200U.S. $79,860 | $92,250 | 5,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $29,380U.S. $33,980 | $31,150 | 5,390 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,660U.S. $45,670 | $42,700 | 5,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,460U.S. $59,650 | $65,020 | 5,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $38,180U.S. $36,560 | $40,800 | 4,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $133,370U.S. $132,300 | $137,660 | 4,900 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,740U.S. $46,420 | $53,830 | 4,880 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $47,750U.S. $45,850 | $49,270 | 4,720 | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,520U.S. $45,750 | $49,500 | 4,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $91,150U.S. $80,730 | $95,140 | 4,610 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,880U.S. $53,750 | $63,300 | 4,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $209,980U.S. $213,990 | $266,450 | 4,500 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $44,830U.S. $37,450 | $44,680 | 4,490 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $45,020U.S. $42,290 | $46,090 | 4,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,710U.S. $46,330 | $50,080 | 4,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $101,180U.S. $104,110 | $109,320 | 4,450 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $79,790U.S. $71,900 | $79,850 | 4,450 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $73,060U.S. $66,120 | $73,560 | 4,340 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $73,730U.S. $61,770 | $71,900 | 4,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $78,460U.S. $78,000 | $82,010 | 4,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $83,340U.S. $59,850 | $84,200 | 4,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $60,770U.S. $59,350 | $62,480 | 4,160 | n/a | n/a |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $160,990U.S. $140,910 | $146,780 | 4,160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $103,410U.S. $105,070 | $147,470 | 4,150 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $70,530U.S. $59,550 | $73,050 | 4,150 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $57,330U.S. $48,500 | $58,120 | 4,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Flight AttendantSOC 53-2031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,230U.S. $63,580 | $62,720 | 4,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.8% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $42,280U.S. $37,290 | $43,960 | 3,990 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $39,350U.S. $59,280 | $47,580 | 3,980 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $46,310U.S. $35,790 | $50,100 | 3,920 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $102,200U.S. $76,690 | $110,870 | 3,910 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $72,370U.S. $48,070 | $67,420 | 3,910 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $126,920U.S. $114,990 | $134,250 | 3,880 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $174,510U.S. $171,270 | $183,750 | 3,820 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $74,800U.S. $64,520 | $75,940 | 3,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $44,740U.S. $43,220 | $45,370 | 3,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $65,610U.S. $62,960 | $72,700 | 3,690 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $378,730U.S. $265,930 | $330,830 | 3,690 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $153,860U.S. $141,900 | $161,980 | 3,630 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $127,640U.S. $126,060 | $143,070 | 3,580 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $89,990U.S. $80,390 | $98,430 | 3,570 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,480U.S. $60,550 | $63,480 | 3,560 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,380U.S. $30,890 | $35,130 | 3,550 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,940U.S. $104,920 | $115,990 | 3,550 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $159,390U.S. $149,280 | $169,950 | 3,500 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $91,730U.S. $116,580 | $106,450 | 3,500 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $69,540U.S. $69,990 | $76,060 | 3,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $102,940U.S. $103,410 | $112,320 | 3,400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $46,620U.S. $47,320 | $58,520 | 3,390 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $50,170U.S. $45,780 | $54,210 | 3,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $102,450U.S. $102,760 | $103,570 | 3,360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $104,740U.S. $100,840 | $112,490 | 3,350 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $129,780U.S. $120,230 | $129,320 | 3,250 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $102,790U.S. $99,130 | $108,800 | 3,200 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $82,440U.S. $78,740 | $87,110 | 3,100 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $57,180U.S. $48,700 | $59,700 | 3,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $39,890U.S. $36,280 | $40,900 | 3,070 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $64,600U.S. $64,330 | $71,230 | 3,050 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $124,600U.S. $107,230 | $133,800 | 3,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $44,410U.S. $41,300 | $48,100 | 3,030 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $57,850U.S. $50,690 | $58,490 | 3,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $65,210U.S. $62,930 | $70,000 | 3,000 | n/a | n/a |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,440U.S. $38,630 | $49,490 | 2,980 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $211,470U.S. $232,140 | $257,820 | 2,940 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $38,130U.S. $35,830 | $39,770 | 2,790 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $130,650U.S. $105,870 | $128,360 | 2,770 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $36,780U.S. $35,360 | $39,340 | 2,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $103,510U.S. $107,310 | $122,070 | 2,740 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $45,500U.S. $43,030 | $44,830 | 2,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $86,510U.S. $80,110 | $89,600 | 2,710 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $60,850U.S. $49,400 | $60,350 | 2,710 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $83,990U.S. $82,320 | $91,300 | 2,700 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $35,920U.S. $35,760 | $38,000 | 2,680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $69,640U.S. $58,940 | $71,280 | 2,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $79,190U.S. $74,260 | $81,530 | 2,590 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $93,600U.S. $100,330 | $92,080 | 2,590 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $112,630U.S. $98,100 | $108,110 | 2,590 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $93,370U.S. $97,870 | $90,880 | 2,570 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $59,090U.S. $47,380 | $58,140 | 2,520 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,020U.S. $60,280 | $74,210 | 2,500 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,130U.S. $48,690 | $53,680 | 2,500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $56,780U.S. $56,730 | $62,310 | 2,490 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $58,260U.S. $49,230 | $58,590 | 2,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $81,230U.S. $77,440 | $89,590 | 2,450 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $77,490U.S. $61,010 | $76,270 | 2,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $117,230U.S. $120,630 | $121,090 | 2,410 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $56,670U.S. $50,610 | $56,360 | 2,350 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $76,320U.S. $65,120 | $73,060 | 2,340 | n/a | n/a |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $145,030U.S. $135,880 | $147,010 | 2,340 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $72,970U.S. $61,800 | $79,290 | 2,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $59,590U.S. $61,160 | $63,930 | 2,330 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $39,530U.S. $45,130 | $44,840 | 2,280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $130,710U.S. $129,180 | $132,220 | 2,240 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $102,130U.S. $104,300 | $106,150 | 2,190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,160U.S. $47,030 | $52,250 | 2,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $38,600U.S. $34,890 | $40,070 | 2,130 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $90,050U.S. $79,870 | $93,820 | 2,110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $38,150U.S. $35,070 | $38,030 | 2,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,260U.S. $47,180 | $51,350 | 2,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $78,780U.S. $72,550 | $83,650 | 2,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $47,120U.S. $40,110 | $48,690 | 2,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $76,560U.S. $76,220 | $80,830 | 2,040 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $79,210U.S. $61,540 | $78,350 | 2,040 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,790U.S. $55,570 | $70,650 | 2,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $46,410U.S. $52,830 | $62,380 | 1,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $52,580U.S. $48,590 | $56,170 | 1,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $100,960U.S. $99,280 | $105,070 | 1,950 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $116,930U.S. $106,660 | $121,470 | 1,930 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $63,060U.S. $58,260 | $64,320 | 1,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $52,410U.S. $42,240 | $52,210 | 1,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $80,780U.S. $62,680 | $77,180 | 1,900 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $42,270U.S. $37,160 | $43,780 | 1,900 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $82,980U.S. $81,370 | $97,900 | 1,880 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,190U.S. $44,390 | $61,790 | 1,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $72,760U.S. $57,020 | $73,960 | 1,880 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,020U.S. $44,350 | $51,390 | 1,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $63,650U.S. $50,260 | $61,710 | 1,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,830U.S. $51,140 | $65,170 | 1,840 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,200U.S. $54,890 | $70,530 | 1,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,770U.S. $39,070 | $45,070 | 1,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,700U.S. $48,250 | $57,540 | 1,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $59,560U.S. $50,340 | $61,100 | 1,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $219,980U.S. $170,950 | $212,930 | 1,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $123,350U.S. $106,040 | $122,560 | 1,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $93,440U.S. $87,520 | $101,450 | 1,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,890U.S. $46,850 | $57,880 | 1,680 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,200U.S. $48,430 | $48,100 | 1,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $134,230U.S. $134,050 | $133,760 | 1,670 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $55,520U.S. $50,020 | $56,230 | 1,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $59,490U.S. $58,470 | $61,210 | 1,650 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $73,970U.S. $67,880 | $73,560 | 1,630 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $81,290U.S. $65,510 | $80,540 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $34,250U.S. $32,910 | $33,300 | 1,590 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $118,000U.S. $100,390 | $107,910 | 1,570 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $99,170U.S. $90,150 | $100,470 | 1,560 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $64,410U.S. $49,690 | $62,910 | 1,550 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $57,050U.S. $59,050 | $55,180 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,970U.S. $44,470 | $50,250 | 1,490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,250U.S. $49,230 | $63,100 | 1,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $63,660U.S. $66,810 | $71,670 | 1,470 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $158,200U.S. $130,100 | $153,470 | 1,470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Gambling Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-3019 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $30,780U.S. $36,310 | $35,300 | 1,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $330,200U.S. $256,560 | $361,590 | 1,440 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,740U.S. $61,660 | $68,740 | 1,440 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $99,280U.S. $91,240 | $103,770 | 1,420 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $72,020U.S. $66,150 | $73,980 | 1,390 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $80,800U.S. $68,270 | $81,530 | 1,390 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $63,430U.S. $77,920 | $71,560 | 1,390 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $34,090U.S. $33,580 | $33,470 | 1,380 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $63,220U.S. $54,210 | $65,100 | 1,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $108,060U.S. $104,590 | $124,130 | 1,370 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $97,860U.S. $82,220 | $97,660 | 1,370 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $58,190U.S. $49,100 | $59,070 | 1,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,650U.S. $46,680 | $54,750 | 1,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $101,270U.S. $95,420 | $112,700 | 1,300 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,340U.S. $58,450 | $74,260 | 1,290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,610U.S. $42,290 | $51,780 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,240U.S. $62,470 | $67,570 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,840U.S. $50,270 | $54,310 | 1,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $59,540U.S. $50,290 | $63,510 | 1,260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $258,570U.S. $236,590 | $254,910 | 1,250 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $54,130U.S. $48,560 | $56,870 | 1,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,400U.S. $55,440 | $75,920 | 1,250 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $80,430U.S. $66,270 | $84,230 | 1,240 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $85,300U.S. $93,790 | $93,020 | 1,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $79,890U.S. $64,950 | $80,720 | 1,220 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $50,870U.S. $45,920 | $53,070 | 1,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $143,290U.S. $167,220 | $162,000 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,130U.S. $39,390 | $48,880 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,690U.S. $47,810 | $57,530 | 1,200 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $45,910U.S. $38,150 | $44,700 | 1,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,170U.S. $39,320 | $34,880 | 1,150 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $95,450U.S. $88,940 | $99,000 | 1,140 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $46,460U.S. $45,230 | $48,190 | 1,140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,560U.S. $52,260 | $64,590 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $106,840U.S. $95,320 | $106,590 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $42,300U.S. $36,670 | $43,180 | 1,130 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $283,060U.S. $244,180 | $266,180 | 1,120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,060U.S. $64,820 | $83,040 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,410U.S. $62,280 | $56,140 | 1,100 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $35,750U.S. $35,150 | $36,130 | 1,100 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $134,010U.S. $139,500 | $136,910 | 1,090 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $82,000U.S. $64,650 | $84,210 | 1,080 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,890U.S. $109,370 | $130,380 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $103,570U.S. $96,590 | $104,690 | 1,060 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $120,040U.S. $122,930 | $130,840 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $78,280U.S. $78,190 | $78,670 | 1,030 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,590U.S. $50,890 | $60,630 | 1,030 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $74,680U.S. $67,190 | $73,240 | 1,030 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,960U.S. $130,000 | $136,050 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $78,660U.S. $90,360 | $85,350 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $149,990U.S. $148,080 | $156,200 | 1,010 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $77,170U.S. $60,020 | $74,600 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $79,000U.S. $62,370 | $81,170 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,990U.S. $46,550 | $57,790 | 1,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $141,360U.S. $146,910 | $152,310 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $116,630U.S. $130,220 | $125,460 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $81,730U.S. $104,000 | $92,080 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,720U.S. $66,140 | $65,480 | 950 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,120U.S. $36,910 | $45,800 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $105,420U.S. $117,330 | $114,770 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $104,260U.S. $94,160 | $110,610 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $94,420U.S. $74,690 | $93,770 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,840U.S. $47,260 | $51,810 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,110U.S. $65,750 | $63,070 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $74,840U.S. $64,050 | $73,070 | 930 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61,310U.S. $48,990 | $62,800 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $53,420U.S. $47,700 | $54,150 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $46,320U.S. $41,340 | $49,910 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $108,480U.S. $100,580 | $110,190 | 910 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,650U.S. $43,350 | $45,820 | 910 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $58,100U.S. $55,940 | $66,030 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,220U.S. $53,040 | $73,010 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $80,370U.S. $63,820 | $82,240 | 890 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $76,990U.S. $63,890 | $74,290 | 890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $44,840U.S. $39,280 | $44,810 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $58,240U.S. $49,120 | $64,200 | 870 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $79,300U.S. $74,090 | $78,400 | 870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $45,420U.S. $40,140 | $47,040 | 870 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $103,330U.S. $101,110 | $96,830 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,340U.S. $51,850 | $53,450 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $78,010U.S. $68,120 | $75,590 | 850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,770U.S. $71,550 | $77,920 | 830 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $81,630U.S. $93,530 | $86,070 | 830 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $100,920U.S. $82,280 | $99,680 | 820 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $77,430U.S. $60,600 | $79,310 | 820 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $97,960U.S. $62,120 | $92,810 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,880U.S. $35,670 | $38,040 | 820 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $64,800U.S. $59,300 | $65,500 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,630U.S. $79,200 | $103,550 | 810 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $54,630U.S. $58,040 | $56,780 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $106,890U.S. $92,650 | $113,040 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $101,610U.S. $104,620 | $103,410 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $83,950U.S. $80,250 | $90,510 | 790 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $77,780U.S. $76,400 | $77,430 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $57,700U.S. $51,610 | $56,580 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $87,510U.S. $95,990 | $90,160 | 780 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $51,520U.S. $44,580 | $54,120 | 780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $119,020U.S. $114,850 | $122,430 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $44,290U.S. $37,710 | $45,140 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $80,990U.S. $64,070 | $81,570 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $64,060U.S. $60,810 | $63,280 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,700U.S. $64,830 | $77,370 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $115,750U.S. $107,110 | $117,840 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,790U.S. $124,900 | $108,120 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,810U.S. $62,780 | $94,280 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $76,560U.S. $78,620 | $79,940 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $76,140U.S. $54,240 | $73,400 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $77,060U.S. $78,620 | $80,460 | 740 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $56,730U.S. $58,100 | $59,480 | 740 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $69,790U.S. $68,380 | $69,660 | 730 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,610U.S. $45,330 | $48,680 | 730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $52,980U.S. $49,500 | $53,790 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $85,940U.S. $81,100 | $95,440 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,800U.S. $67,960 | $101,530 | 700 | n/a | n/a |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $84,570U.S. $83,510 | $98,210 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,590U.S. $48,280 | $47,940 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,080U.S. $58,930 | $68,930 | 680 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $86,340U.S. $90,390 | $92,800 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $79,820U.S. $69,390 | $81,810 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $45,600U.S. $39,630 | $47,650 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,650U.S. $54,920 | $63,490 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $68,980U.S. $60,170 | $72,840 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $68,830U.S. $66,770 | $66,130 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $133,520U.S. $133,000 | $143,940 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,820U.S. $60,390 | $70,570 | 630 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $47,530U.S. $50,160 | $54,580 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $91,750U.S. $75,440 | $91,520 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49,530U.S. $46,170 | $49,670 | 620 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Air Traffic ControllerSOC 53-2021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $179,670U.S. $148,080 | $169,370 | 620 | Associate's degree | +1.7% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,700U.S. $41,600 | $34,680 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,090U.S. $35,660 | $40,510 | 610 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,720U.S. $60,070 | $71,040 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,510U.S. $47,720 | $52,850 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $91,680U.S. $95,200 | $100,750 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $226,280U.S. $210,040 | $217,930 | 600 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $62,610U.S. $62,130 | $63,370 | 600 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,050U.S. $37,180 | $37,950 | 590 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $105,650 | not published | 580 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $103,970U.S. $89,320 | $101,380 | 580 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $38,670U.S. $35,100 | $39,120 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,150U.S. $35,880 | $34,510 | 580 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,850U.S. $35,450 | $46,440 | 580 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,160U.S. $74,330 | $77,350 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $76,470U.S. $76,910 | $78,890 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,450U.S. $45,250 | $44,770 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $41,780U.S. $39,460 | $43,610 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $101,770U.S. $99,080 | $134,790 | 560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $59,160U.S. $49,450 | $64,990 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,550U.S. $123,220 | $136,710 | 560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $134,300U.S. $161,740 | $137,750 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $367,120U.S. $335,550 | $357,440 | 550 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $126,920U.S. $125,470 | $145,550 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $91,910U.S. $68,020 | $93,100 | 540 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,620U.S. $46,570 | $58,580 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $84,250U.S. $78,760 | $89,050 | 520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $46,960U.S. $44,660 | $57,180 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,090U.S. $38,300 | $42,550 | 520 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,790U.S. $46,170 | $48,070 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $80,540U.S. $98,920 | $83,130 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $81,290U.S. $78,350 | $81,330 | 500 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $102,520U.S. $84,620 | $120,620 | 500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $306,770U.S. $292,910 | $321,320 | 490 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,830U.S. $62,520 | $71,200 | 490 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,950U.S. $42,540 | $47,010 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,920U.S. $50,860 | $52,450 | 480 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,190U.S. $80,340 | $106,090 | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,390U.S. $83,910 | $96,020 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,980U.S. $47,670 | $55,400 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,640U.S. $74,340 | $76,600 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,220U.S. $75,350 | $85,510 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,660U.S. $42,910 | $48,560 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 470 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $159,790U.S. $136,570 | $153,240 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,000U.S. $102,040 | $100,020 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,950U.S. $66,270 | $79,310 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,650U.S. $43,600 | $49,230 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,080U.S. $45,570 | $67,350 | 450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 39-3099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,150U.S. $32,640 | $33,140 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,750U.S. $55,690 | $69,020 | 450 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,910U.S. $96,710 | $104,820 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,760U.S. $88,720 | $109,960 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,320U.S. $95,480 | $103,280 | 430 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,070U.S. $52,100 | $60,950 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $186,580U.S. $153,990 | $175,410 | 420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $391,490 | $239,200 or more | 420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,270U.S. $40,960 | $48,020 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,170U.S. $56,460 | $71,520 | 420 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $176,440U.S. $122,570 | $172,740 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,220U.S. $51,220 | $71,820 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,800U.S. $50,580 | $59,910 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Material Moving Workers, All OtherSOC 53-7199 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,170U.S. $41,800 | $51,310 | 410 | No formal educational credential | +2.7% |
| Soil and Plant ScientistsSOC 19-1013 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,610U.S. $78,850 | $88,360 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 400 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,070U.S. $77,970 | $100,920 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,760U.S. $43,960 | $49,690 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Hearing Aid SpecialistSOC 29-2092 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,390U.S. $65,160 | $57,130 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,210U.S. $79,940 | $105,280 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,160U.S. $109,270 | $129,740 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,810U.S. $73,130 | $82,490 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.1% |
| Dentists, All Other SpecialistsSOC 29-1029 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $224,990 | not published | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.3% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,650U.S. $38,120 | $40,970 | 380 | n/a | n/a |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,020U.S. $109,910 | $115,970 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,350U.S. $77,930 | $74,200 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,130U.S. $74,310 | $85,620 | 370 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,450U.S. $91,640 | $95,820 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,980U.S. $47,880 | $56,930 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,570U.S. $47,920 | $55,600 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,750U.S. $52,230 | $61,660 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,100U.S. $67,820 | $70,990 | 350 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,210U.S. $72,300 | $67,390 | 350 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,000U.S. $44,810 | $52,080 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,150U.S. $57,510 | $59,760 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,980U.S. $58,650 | $62,860 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $336,410U.S. $281,870 | $358,870 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $568,150U.S. $414,010 | $558,500 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,240U.S. $63,820 | $64,020 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,080U.S. $53,340 | $73,000 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,070U.S. $45,760 | $51,640 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $163,390U.S. $149,230 | $168,360 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,780U.S. $79,520 | $121,510 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,010U.S. $79,870 | $71,130 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,610U.S. $47,340 | $68,870 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,560U.S. $46,340 | $49,030 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,950U.S. $36,670 | $47,510 | 320 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,020U.S. $49,000 | $88,060 | 320 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,950U.S. $43,380 | $54,430 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,940U.S. $40,450 | $45,420 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,050U.S. $76,780 | $66,300 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,090U.S. $73,010 | $77,450 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,870U.S. $37,360 | $40,750 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,270U.S. $65,790 | $87,690 | 310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,620U.S. $57,080 | $76,900 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,120U.S. $47,630 | $50,830 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,390U.S. $50,990 | $67,750 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,260U.S. $51,330 | $57,060 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Nurse MidwifeSOC 29-1161 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,810U.S. $134,040 | $137,160 | 300 | Master's degree | +11.5% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,700U.S. $39,680 | $46,810 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,460U.S. $87,220 | $103,490 | 290 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| Judicial Law ClerksSOC 23-1012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,200U.S. $64,920 | $71,190 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,590U.S. $93,250 | $139,840 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,740U.S. $36,220 | $36,540 | 290 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,500U.S. $87,820 | $94,320 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,680U.S. $62,200 | $54,720 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| PathologistSOC 29-1222 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $312,400 | $239,200 or more | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,340U.S. $65,700 | $78,200 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,090U.S. $42,770 | $52,370 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,160U.S. $117,790 | $124,850 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,830U.S. $39,990 | $46,390 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,560U.S. $36,300 | $32,790 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,380U.S. $56,550 | $61,750 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,780U.S. $49,610 | $57,100 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,340U.S. $87,990 | $97,280 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,760U.S. $61,990 | $47,870 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,510U.S. $38,290 | $46,050 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,560U.S. $80,260 | $85,800 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,940U.S. $60,850 | $68,660 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,820U.S. $96,980 | $97,050 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,090U.S. $55,010 | $65,180 | 240 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,160U.S. $39,200 | $48,110 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,170U.S. $57,550 | $66,120 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1062 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,220U.S. $85,020 | $94,330 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,120U.S. $78,580 | $87,900 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,190U.S. $40,710 | $64,300 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,950U.S. $66,800 | $82,110 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,860U.S. $37,680 | $42,340 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,290U.S. $41,590 | $49,920 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,880U.S. $48,540 | $62,660 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,650U.S. $41,220 | $52,450 | 230 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Funeral Home ManagersSOC 11-9171 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,450U.S. $78,790 | $99,780 | 220 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,530U.S. $110,840 | $107,980 | 220 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,410U.S. $98,700 | $108,910 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.9% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,290U.S. $79,350 | $90,590 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,610U.S. $44,910 | $52,810 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| TailorSOC 51-6052 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,260U.S. $41,640 | $46,130 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -8.8% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,020U.S. $74,510 | $70,330 | 210 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| HydrologistSOC 19-2043 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,580U.S. $96,600 | $95,260 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Agricultural TechniciansSOC 19-4012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,600U.S. $49,630 | $62,050 | 210 | Associate's degree | +5.4% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,940U.S. $95,780 | $104,840 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| TapersSOC 47-2082 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,090U.S. $68,270 | $80,130 | 210 | No formal educational credential | -1.6% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,180U.S. $57,430 | $72,190 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesSOC 49-2096 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,740U.S. $48,420 | $55,220 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.5% |
| Foundry Mold and CoremakersSOC 51-4071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,630U.S. $48,110 | $63,610 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -23.0% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,170U.S. $76,870 | $83,120 | 200 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,080U.S. $82,890 | $76,360 | 200 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,630U.S. $55,090 | $73,800 | 200 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,610U.S. $59,570 | $55,790 | 200 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,400U.S. $115,210 | $108,240 | 200 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsSOC 33-2021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,410U.S. $75,920 | $82,520 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,200U.S. $42,420 | $43,930 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,940U.S. $73,900 | $74,020 | 190 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,420U.S. $45,280 | $42,640 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,070U.S. $72,110 | $92,800 | 190 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,380U.S. $74,990 | $77,890 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $496,010 | $239,200 or more | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| BarberSOC 39-5011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,000U.S. $38,210 | $47,580 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,550U.S. $49,280 | $54,900 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,980U.S. $73,620 | $61,400 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Exercise PhysiologistSOC 29-1128 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,560U.S. $59,460 | $74,830 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +12.8% |
| Agricultural Equipment OperatorsSOC 45-2091 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,680U.S. $41,730 | $53,350 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +8.6% |
| Motorcycle MechanicSOC 49-3052 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,360U.S. $48,580 | $59,260 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $140,880U.S. $92,100 | $127,870 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,540U.S. $68,080 | $92,950 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,730U.S. $125,040 | $141,510 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,380U.S. $127,410 | $87,950 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,100U.S. $101,920 | $95,790 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,430U.S. $123,920 | $141,380 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1113 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,200U.S. $77,570 | $86,880 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,300U.S. $115,160 | $122,250 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,290U.S. $52,130 | $59,800 | 160 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,310U.S. $100,310 | $132,920 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,350U.S. $83,820 | $102,130 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,900U.S. $72,420 | $81,960 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -0.1% |
| DermatologistSOC 29-1213 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $328,730 | not published | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.8% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,410U.S. $51,320 | $58,020 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $54,430 | not published | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Furniture FinishersSOC 51-7021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,070U.S. $44,540 | $53,950 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.5% |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,340U.S. $84,290 | $97,560 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| DancerSOC 27-2031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 150 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,980U.S. $61,960 | $75,000 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,370U.S. $98,070 | $120,390 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,000U.S. $65,030 | $78,980 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| Set and Exhibit DesignersSOC 27-1027 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,960U.S. $75,240 | $67,190 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| AcupuncturistSOC 29-1291 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,860U.S. $76,040 | $82,520 | 140 | Master's degree | +8.6% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,230U.S. $37,640 | $52,370 | 140 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,300U.S. $60,190 | $70,420 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,120U.S. $62,640 | $83,870 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,310U.S. $52,540 | $51,930 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,350U.S. $112,860 | $126,200 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansSOC 19-4071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,440U.S. $54,560 | $66,270 | 130 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,380U.S. $101,370 | $111,370 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,960U.S. $40,410 | $54,160 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,580U.S. $53,830 | $62,090 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,420U.S. $46,380 | $56,850 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Agricultural InspectorsSOC 45-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,910U.S. $49,940 | $81,030 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,410U.S. $53,710 | $62,530 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,950U.S. $50,620 | $61,220 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,920U.S. $58,170 | $67,350 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Subway and Streetcar OperatorsSOC 53-4041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,680U.S. $86,380 | $68,140 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,390U.S. $69,250 | $93,260 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $159,950U.S. $134,960 | $148,790 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,960U.S. $72,060 | $79,400 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,400U.S. $61,560 | $77,110 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,360U.S. $117,860 | $124,490 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,760U.S. $63,420 | $70,080 | 120 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,700U.S. $75,420 | $63,190 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| NeurologistSOC 29-1217 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $335,420U.S. $248,560 | $335,090 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| Orthopedic SurgeonSOC 29-1242 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $358,550 | $239,200 or more | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,270U.S. $49,880 | $68,140 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,860U.S. $47,450 | $56,220 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Postmasters and Mail SuperintendentsSOC 11-9131 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,830U.S. $96,660 | $97,230 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Emergency Management DirectorsSOC 11-9161 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,950U.S. $93,330 | $123,130 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,540U.S. $63,520 | $68,960 | 110 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Architecture Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1031 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,560U.S. $96,870 | $109,790 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,080U.S. $77,270 | $82,690 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,650U.S. $76,400 | $88,250 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,190U.S. $38,100 | $54,170 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,950U.S. $38,630 | $51,700 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,560U.S. $59,320 | $88,830 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4035 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,530U.S. $52,800 | $60,660 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Etchers and EngraversSOC 51-9194 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,280U.S. $43,310 | $46,220 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| ForesterSOC 19-1032 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,600U.S. $76,400 | $81,390 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.2% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,820U.S. $51,440 | $57,910 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,630U.S. $105,310 | $98,300 | 100 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,160U.S. $57,660 | $104,750 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,670U.S. $40,130 | $46,940 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and RepairersSOC 51-6041 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,640U.S. $37,800 | $45,200 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Plant and System Operators, All OtherSOC 51-8099 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,390U.S. $62,470 | $85,680 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersSOC 51-9123 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,110U.S. $41,600 | $44,580 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +1.3% |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9191 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,290U.S. $46,460 | $56,480 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.3% |
| Taxi DriverSOC 53-3054 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,000U.S. $42,100 | $34,500 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +11.5% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Minneapolis, MN
- BLS source geography
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 33460
- States
- Minnesota, Wisconsin
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Minneapolis, MN?
In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan area (CBSA 33460), BLS OEWS counted 1,951,650 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $59,320 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($378,730), Family Medicine Physician ($283,060), Pediatrician ($226,280).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 33460), which includes Minneapolis, St. Paul and Bloomington and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Minneapolis city limits. It spans Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 33460). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs in minneapolis”, “high paying jobs minneapolis”, “best jobs in minneapolis” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).