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Highest paying jobs in Minnesota after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Minnesota, radiologist pays most: $708,340 a year, and a single filer keeps about $405,380 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Minnesota tax. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Minnesota paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Minnesota?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Minnesota after tax
RankJobMedian payTake-home
1 Radiologist $708,340 $405,380
2 Dermatologist $625,790 $362,826
3 Other Surgeon $568,150 $332,392
4 Orthopedic Surgeon $537,830 $316,383
5 Anesthesiologist $496,510 $294,566
6 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon $475,250 $283,341
7 Emergency Medicine Physician $390,940 $239,232
8 Neurologist $381,670 $234,428
9 Internal Medicine Physician $373,700 $230,299
10 Ophthalmologist $372,200 $229,522
11 Other Physician $367,320 $226,993
12 Pathologist $362,270 $224,376
13 Psychiatrist $336,410 $210,967
14 Obstetrician and Gynecologist $321,910 $203,354
15 Family Medicine Physician $280,030 $181,365
16 Nurse Anesthetist $266,190 $173,915
17 Podiatrist $261,180 $171,134
18 General Pediatrician $226,660 $151,921
19 General Dentist $219,200 $147,759
20 Airline Pilot $211,470 $142,793
21 Chief Executive $195,670 $132,358
22 Judge and Magistrate $190,110 $128,649
23 Air Traffic Controller $176,840 $120,309
24 IT Manager $176,380 $120,033
25 Marketing Manager $173,300 $118,183

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Minnesota: Cardiologist.

What does every job pay in Minnesota?

724 jobs.

Every job with a median in Minnesota: pay, take-home and people
JobMedian payTake-homePeople
Radiologist $708,340 $405,380 440
Dermatologist $625,790 $362,826 260
Other Surgeon $568,150 $332,392 910
Orthopedic Surgeon $537,830 $316,383 320
Anesthesiologist $496,510 $294,566 870
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon $475,250 $283,341 40
Emergency Medicine Physician $390,940 $239,232 990
Neurologist $381,670 $234,428 310
Internal Medicine Physician $373,700 $230,299 2,270
Ophthalmologist $372,200 $229,522 180
Other Physician $367,320 $226,993 5,350
Pathologist $362,270 $224,376 550
Psychiatrist $336,410 $210,967 580
Obstetrician and Gynecologist $321,910 $203,354 750
Family Medicine Physician $280,030 $181,365 1,820
Nurse Anesthetist $266,190 $173,915 2,130
Podiatrist $261,180 $171,134 130
General Pediatrician $226,660 $151,921 890
General Dentist $219,200 $147,759 2,370
Airline Pilot $211,470 $142,793 2,960
Chief Executive $195,670 $132,358 6,740
Judge and Magistrate $190,110 $128,649 590
Air Traffic Controller $176,840 $120,309 680
IT Manager $176,380 $120,033 10,970
Marketing Manager $173,300 $118,183 8,500
Engineering Manager $172,130 $117,480 4,580
Law Professor $171,790 $117,276 80
Physicist $171,220 $116,934 110
Financial Manager $163,410 $112,243 16,680
Compensation and Benefits Manager $163,390 $112,231 360
Pharmacist $159,740 $110,039 6,310
Aerospace Engineer $159,060 $109,630 140
Optometrist $158,700 $109,414 710
Lawyer $155,140 $107,276 12,380
Human Resources Manager $153,770 $106,453 4,370
Other Manager $152,600 $105,751 4,160
Sales Manager $151,670 $105,192 11,240
Other Physical Scientist $147,890 $102,922 540
Purchasing Manager $144,810 $101,072 1,340
Physician Assistant $141,190 $98,898 3,660
Public Relations Manager $139,040 $97,606 1,230
Administrative Services Manager $137,290 $96,555 7,560
Natural Sciences Manager $136,450 $96,051 1,530
Computer Research Scientist $135,850 $95,691 30
Nurse Midwive $134,810 $95,066 410
Computer Hardware Engineer $134,300 $94,760 770
Computer Network Architect $133,270 $94,141 2,040
Nurse Practitioner $133,260 $94,135 7,780
Veterinarian $133,110 $94,045 2,140
Database Architect $133,050 $94,009 1,240
Materials Scientist $132,160 $93,474 290
Training and Development Manager $131,680 $93,186 760
Information Security Analyst $130,710 $92,603 2,680
Software Developer $130,050 $92,207 35,890
Data Scientist $128,800 $91,456 4,020
Actuary $128,100 $91,036 1,170
Elevator Installer and Repairer $128,020 $90,988 550
Biomedical Engineer $127,730 $90,814 1,230
K-12 Education Administrator $127,000 $90,375 4,120
Advertising and Promotions Manager $126,920 $90,327 110
Fundraising Manager $126,920 $90,327 680
Administrative Law Judge $126,360 $89,991 120
Industrial Production Manager $123,580 $88,309 5,080
Construction Manager $123,400 $88,199 5,800
Health Services Manager $122,700 $87,771 11,350
Health and Safety Engineer $120,050 $86,117 220
Police Supervisor $118,750 $85,297 2,870
Transportation and Distribution Manager $118,180 $84,937 4,030
Agricultural Engineer $115,940 $83,523 60
Environmental Engineer $115,750 $83,403 1,080
Other Psychologist $115,650 $83,340 330
Electronics Engineer $112,390 $81,283 1,200
Musician and Singer $111,571 $80,766 540
Facilities Manager $109,720 $79,598 3,000
Art Director $109,700 $79,585 920
Electrical Engineer $109,510 $79,465 3,150
Other Engineer $108,850 $79,049 1,290
Economics Professor $108,460 $78,803 250
Engineering Professor $108,390 $78,758 560
Chemical Engineer $107,670 $78,304 210
Entertainment and Recreation Manager $107,660 $78,298 480
Nuclear Medicine Technologist $107,380 $78,121 200
Computer Programmer $107,250 $78,039 2,070
Physics Professor $107,240 $78,033 250
Clinical Psychologist $107,030 $77,900 1,290
Emergency Management Director $106,880 $77,805 190
Computer Systems Analyst $106,350 $77,471 11,330
Atmospheric and Space Scientist $106,270 $77,420 50
Materials Engineer $106,220 $77,389 150
Mechanical Insulation Worker $105,670 $77,042 250
Power Distributor and Dispatcher $105,630 $77,016 100
Financial Risk Specialist $105,420 $76,884 1,190
Economist $105,120 $76,695 500
College Administrator $104,740 $76,455 2,110
Epidemiologist $104,460 $76,278 310
Chemistry Professor $104,380 $76,228 430
Financial Examiner $104,260 $76,152 1,280
Survey Researcher $104,220 $76,127 340
Power Line Installer $104,180 $76,101 2,190
Dental Hygienist $103,970 $75,969 4,110
Health Specialties Professor $103,510 $75,679 3,050
Other Social Scientist $103,330 $75,565 1,000
Historian $103,040 $75,382 50
Technical Sales Representative $103,000 $75,357 4,960
Financial and Investment Analyst $102,990 $75,350 7,450
Earth and Space Sciences Professor $102,900 $75,294 90
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $102,850 $75,262 1,710
Industrial Engineer $102,660 $75,142 17,580
Personal Financial Advisor $102,660 $75,142 5,280
Plasterer and Stucco Mason $102,530 $75,060 160
Other Social Sciences Professor $102,430 $74,997 110
Audiologist $102,130 $74,808 290
Genetic Counselor $102,010 $74,732 160
Physical Therapist $102,010 $74,732 5,180
Refinery Operator $101,910 $74,669 550
Network and Systems Administrator $101,870 $74,644 4,550
Software QA Analyst and Tester $101,700 $74,536 2,630
Registered Nurse $101,510 $74,416 70,110
Civil Engineer $101,480 $74,397 4,710
Web Developer $101,020 $74,107 1,200
MRI Technologist $100,900 $74,031 710
Management Analyst $100,790 $73,962 20,700
Labor Relations Specialist $100,760 $73,943 1,710
Database Administrator $100,700 $73,905 1,020
Sales Engineer $100,570 $73,823 990
Gas Plant Operator $100,500 $73,779 360
Agricultural Sciences Professor $100,410 $73,722 280
Architect $99,940 $73,426 2,340
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer $99,900 $73,400 –
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist $99,850 $73,369 100
Other Treating Practitioner $99,400 $73,085 290
General and Operations Manager $99,340 $73,047 72,860
Chemist $99,280 $73,009 1,680
Food Scientist and Technologist $99,280 $73,009 670
Mechanical Engineer $99,140 $72,921 5,890
Respiratory Therapist $98,710 $72,649 1,250
Commercial Pilot $98,630 $72,599 910
Radiation Therapist $98,000 $72,201 210
Project Management Specialist $97,860 $72,113 18,850
Anthropology Professor $97,660 $71,987 90
Construction Supervisor $97,610 $71,955 13,580
Political Science Professor $97,170 $71,677 250
Urban and Regional Planner $97,060 $71,608 860
Occupational Safety Specialist $96,990 $71,564 2,460
Biological Science Professor $96,880 $71,494 780
Signal and Track Switch Repairer $96,780 $71,431 80
Correctional Officer Supervisor $96,720 $71,393 750
Boilermaker $96,190 $71,059 140
Geography Professor $95,890 $70,870 120
Business Professor $95,820 $70,825 980
Architecture Professor $95,560 $70,661 120
Operations Research Analyst $95,550 $70,655 1,240
Structural Iron and Steel Worker $95,320 $70,510 910
Brickmason and Blockmason $95,220 $70,447 1,040
Loan Officer $95,170 $70,415 6,430
Hydrologist $94,580 $70,043 300
Plumber $94,410 $69,936 10,720
Power Plant Operator $94,390 $69,923 970
Commercial and Industrial Designer $94,370 $69,910 590
Locomotive Engineer $93,700 $69,487 990
Environmental Science Professor $93,640 $69,450 120
Occupational Therapist $93,050 $69,077 3,670
History Professor $92,970 $69,027 280
Transportation Inspector $92,860 $68,957 310
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent $92,410 $68,673 320
Other Computer Occupation $91,750 $68,257 4,180
Mining and Geological Engineer $91,610 $68,168 70
Continuous Mining Machine Operator $90,820 $67,670 420
Health Information Technologist $90,760 $67,632 1,040
Medical Scientist $89,950 $67,121 6,760
Speech-Language Pathologist $89,380 $66,761 3,890
Construction Inspector $88,670 $66,313 1,390
Animal Scientist $88,640 $66,294 100
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor $88,510 $66,212 2,130
Other Education Administrator $88,330 $66,098 900
Other Plant and System Operator $88,290 $66,073 200
Environmental Scientist $88,000 $65,890 2,260
Market Research Analyst $87,510 $65,581 21,280
Sociology Professor $87,340 $65,474 240
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor $87,160 $65,360 9,110
Rigger $87,120 $65,335 190
Other Legal Support Worker $86,940 $65,221 220
Budget Analyst $85,970 $64,609 450
Compliance Officer $85,920 $64,578 6,140
Carpet Installer $85,910 $64,571 –
Computer Science Professor $85,710 $64,445 480
Mathematical Science Professor $85,570 $64,357 690
School Psychologist $85,190 $64,117 1,060
Fire Inspector and Investigator $84,410 $63,625 230
Other Professor $84,280 $63,543 2,620
Social and Community Service Manager $84,220 $63,505 5,430
English Professor $84,200 $63,492 920
Library Science Professor $83,710 $63,183 110
Court Reporter $83,680 $63,164 320
Surveyor $83,620 $63,126 980
Microbiologist $83,400 $62,987 290
Property Appraiser and Assessor $83,400 $62,987 1,380
Radiologic Technologist $83,400 $62,987 4,910
Communications Professor $83,380 $62,975 450
Police Officer $83,360 $62,962 9,160
Financial Services Sales Agent $83,350 $62,956 8,820
Other Financial Specialist $83,280 $62,911 820
Technical Writer $83,270 $62,905 910
Other Underground Mining Operator $83,120 $62,810 930
Criminal Justice Professor $83,060 $62,773 100
Forestry Professor $82,670 $62,526 180
Web and Digital Interface Designer $82,650 $62,514 1,520
Psychology Professor $82,640 $62,507 760
Credit Analyst $82,630 $62,501 1,110
Social Work Professor $82,470 $62,400 360
Logistician $82,320 $62,306 3,450
Aircraft Mechanic $81,980 $62,091 2,390
Pipelayer $81,980 $62,091 510
Accountant and Auditor $81,600 $61,851 30,530
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor $81,580 $61,839 280
Probation Officer $81,580 $61,839 2,040
Farming and Forestry Supervisor $81,480 $61,775 230
Middle School Vocational Teacher $81,460 $61,763 160
Other Engineering Technician $81,290 $61,656 670
Biochemist and Biophysicist $81,280 $61,649 190
Nursing Professor $81,280 $61,649 1,340
Crane and Tower Operator $80,930 $61,428 370
Ship Captain and Mate $80,920 $61,422 110
Cost Estimator $80,810 $61,353 4,310
Insurance Underwriter $80,700 $61,283 2,550
Foreign Language Professor $80,650 $61,252 410
Other Protective Service Supervisor $80,600 $61,220 190
Instructional Coordinator $80,550 $61,189 3,130
Geoscientist $80,540 $61,182 240
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor $80,410 $61,100 260
Buyer and Purchasing Agent $80,370 $61,075 10,960
Industrial Electronics Repairer $80,220 $60,980 1,240
Surgical Technologist $80,210 $60,974 1,770
Detective $80,000 $60,841 1,970
Other Healthcare Technical Worker $79,990 $60,835 410
Funeral Home Manager $79,900 $60,778 500
Food Service Manager $79,820 $60,728 730
Other Social Worker $79,790 $60,709 7,270
Philosophy and Religion Professor $79,720 $60,665 410
Soil and Plant Scientist $79,610 $60,595 750
Chiropractor $79,510 $60,532 1,160
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic $79,370 $60,444 2,890
Construction Equipment Operator $79,130 $60,292 8,590
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent $79,000 $60,210 1,150
Education Professor $78,950 $60,179 950
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster $78,930 $60,166 830
Lodging Manager $78,890 $60,141 250
Firefighting Supervisor $78,800 $60,084 1,120
Compensation and Benefits Specialist $78,770 $60,065 –
Human Resources Specialist $78,760 $60,059 17,240
Civil Engineering Technician $78,690 $60,015 2,030
Transportation Electronics Repairer $78,690 $60,015 40
Insurance Sales Agent $78,640 $59,983 10,010
Millwright $78,570 $59,939 480
Production Supervisor $78,550 $59,926 13,380
Executive Assistant $78,470 $59,876 7,970
Health Education Specialist $78,400 $59,832 1,250
Hoist and Winch Operator $78,400 $59,832 60
Claims Adjuster and Examiner $78,350 $59,800 5,530
Electrical Engineering Technician $78,280 $59,756 1,540
Electrician $78,160 $59,680 14,350
Taper $78,090 $59,636 220
Other Media Equipment Worker $77,960 $59,554 50
Other Business Operations Specialist $77,820 $59,466 16,410
Traffic Technician $77,810 $59,459 60
Rail Car Repairer $77,800 $59,453 170
Art, Drama, and Music Professor $77,760 $59,428 1,310
Librarian $77,650 $59,358 2,220
Dietitian and Nutritionist $77,540 $59,289 1,180
Tree Trimmer and Pruner $77,460 $59,238 –
Gambling Manager $77,360 $59,175 –
Electrical and Electronics Drafter $77,330 $59,156 250
Agricultural Inspector $77,150 $59,043 180
Forensic Science Technician $76,960 $58,923 140
Radio and Cell Tower Installer $76,960 $58,923 80
Vocational Instructor $76,920 $58,898 1,510
Fundraiser $76,910 $58,891 3,190
Adult Education and ESL Instructor $76,800 $58,822 2,880
Wholesale Sales Representative $76,750 $58,790 31,230
Training and Development Specialist $76,710 $58,765 9,650
Control and Valve Installer $76,640 $58,721 710
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader $76,620 $58,708 –
High School Special Education Teacher $76,600 $58,696 4,130
Forester $76,490 $58,626 390
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser $76,460 $58,607 –
High School Teacher $76,460 $58,607 16,020
Office Supervisor $76,440 $58,595 21,690
Other Biological Scientist $76,400 $58,569 750
Producer and Director $76,360 $58,544 1,390
Recreational Therapist $76,360 $58,544 250
Elementary School Teacher $76,350 $58,538 26,640
HVAC Technician $76,350 $58,538 4,200
Paramedic $76,300 $58,506 1,690
Network Support Specialist $76,000 $58,317 2,930
Surgical Assistant $75,950 $58,285 360
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator $75,880 $58,241 200
Preschool Special Education Teacher $75,880 $58,241 1,250
Stationary Engineer $75,850 $58,222 1,440
Paralegal and Legal Assistant $75,570 $58,046 7,400
Orthotist and Prosthetist $75,530 $58,020 90
Kindergarten Teacher $75,500 $58,001 2,840
Services Sales Representative $75,370 $57,919 19,220
Other Therapist $75,360 $57,913 500
Telecom Equipment Installer $75,150 $57,781 1,900
Mental Health Social Worker $75,020 $57,699 3,590
Metal and Plastic Patternmaker $74,900 $57,623 60
Choreographer $74,810 $57,566 40
Water Treatment Plant Operator $74,670 $57,478 2,290
Roofer $74,490 $57,364 1,890
Clinical Lab Technologist $74,440 $57,332 7,190
Bridge and Lock Tender $74,420 $57,320 60
Occupational Safety Technician $74,400 $57,307 270
CNC Programmer $74,190 $57,175 1,250
Healthcare Social Worker $73,970 $57,036 2,430
Medical Equipment Repairer $73,940 $57,017 2,080
Utilities Meter Reader $73,930 $57,011 120
Telecom Line Installer $73,710 $56,872 1,130
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker $73,300 $56,613 60
Interior Designer $73,270 $56,594 1,220
Surveying and Mapping Technician $73,190 $56,544 1,060
Mechanical Drafter $73,090 $56,480 1,220
Sheet Metal Worker $72,970 $56,405 2,980
Writer and Author $72,810 $56,304 720
Marriage and Family Therapist $72,470 $56,089 4,870
Industrial Machinery Mechanic $71,960 $55,767 6,510
High School Vocational Teacher $71,650 $55,572 880
Cardiovascular Technologist $71,520 $55,490 950
Conservation Scientist $71,280 $55,338 770
Aerospace Engineering Technician $71,240 $55,313 –
Other Media Worker $71,090 $55,218 200
Judicial Law Clerk $71,070 $55,206 410
Tool and Die Maker $71,020 $55,174 1,150
Architectural and Civil Drafter $70,680 $54,960 1,930
Tile and Stone Setter $70,560 $54,884 610
Industrial Engineering Technician $70,490 $54,840 5,380
Acupuncturist $69,690 $54,335 210
Other Special Education Teacher $69,470 $54,196 180
Public Relations Specialist $68,620 $53,659 8,260
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist $68,620 $53,659 720
Transportation Supervisor $68,430 $53,540 9,410
Paving Equipment Operator $68,180 $53,382 830
Elementary Special Education Teacher $67,620 $53,028 3,960
Child and Family Social Worker $67,450 $52,921 6,540
Transportation Security Screener $67,290 $52,820 740
Exercise Physiologist $67,230 $52,782 250
Diesel Mechanic $66,840 $52,536 7,300
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher $66,830 $52,530 3,070
Physical Therapist Assistant $66,770 $52,492 1,230
Public Safety Telecommunicator $66,550 $52,353 1,460
Chemical Plant and System Operator $66,500 $52,322 150
Interpreter and Translator $66,410 $52,256 1,030
Glazier $66,130 $52,051 460
Set and Exhibit Designer $66,090 $52,022 150
Correctional Officer $66,040 $51,985 5,350
Anthropologist and Archeologist $65,920 $51,898 140
Farmer and Rancher $65,900 $51,883 160
Archivist $65,740 $51,766 90
Subway and Streetcar Operator $65,410 $51,525 140
Athletic Trainer $65,390 $51,510 820
Environmental Science Technician $65,320 $51,459 450
Dental Assistant $65,270 $51,422 5,980
Wind Turbine Service Technician $65,000 $51,225 450
Special Effects Artist and Animator $64,990 $51,218 30
Carpenter $64,930 $51,174 14,930
Occupational Therapy Assistant $64,920 $51,166 540
Property and Real Estate Manager $64,890 $51,144 4,480
Other Life Scientist $64,610 $50,940 –
School and Career Counselor $64,600 $50,932 4,200
Mechanical Engineering Technician $63,990 $50,486 400
Graphic Designer $63,860 $50,391 5,570
Earth Driller $63,790 $50,340 340
Licensed Practical Nurse $63,750 $50,311 12,840
IT Support Specialist $63,630 $50,223 15,320
Middle School Special Education Teacher $63,630 $50,223 1,930
Other Drafter $63,220 $49,924 170
Legal Secretary $63,180 $49,894 2,410
Highway Maintenance Worker $63,150 $49,872 4,610
Ophthalmic Medical Technician $63,080 $49,821 720
Massage Therapist $63,070 $49,814 1,690
Machinery Maintenance Worker $63,020 $49,777 730
Floor Sander and Finisher $62,940 $49,719 –
Eligibility Interviewer $62,820 $49,631 2,910
Advertising Sales Agent $62,660 $49,514 1,750
Editor $62,650 $49,507 1,970
Middle School Teacher $62,640 $49,499 8,890
Chef and Head Cook $62,600 $49,470 1,730
Refuse and Recycling Collector $62,570 $49,448 2,500
Security and Fire Alarm Installer $62,440 $49,353 770
Chemical Technician $62,400 $49,324 870
Landscaping Supervisor $62,280 $49,236 –
Septic Tank Servicer $62,190 $49,171 240
Credit Counselor $62,160 $49,149 580
Brokerage Clerk $62,110 $49,112 960
Preschool and Daycare Administrator $62,020 $49,046 1,010
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver $61,990 $49,024 38,770
Fine Artist $61,730 $48,834 –
Electro-Mechanical Technician $61,670 $48,790 400
Medical Records Specialist $61,530 $48,688 3,150
Production and Planning Clerk $61,490 $48,659 7,330
Hearing Aid Specialist $61,390 $48,586 530
Home Appliance Repairer $61,360 $48,564 540
Other Teacher $61,330 $48,542 1,430
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk $61,320 $48,534 2,790
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer $61,290 $48,513 1,050
Surface Mining Machine Operator $61,260 $48,491 520
Clergy $61,230 $48,469 1,160
Flight Attendant $61,230 $48,469 4,050
Machinist $61,140 $48,403 12,500
Postal Service Clerk $61,050 $48,337 1,380
Motorboat Mechanic $61,010 $48,308 500
Credit Authorizer $61,000 $48,300 70
Lathe Operator $61,000 $48,300 150
Auto Body Repairer $60,970 $48,279 2,910
Rolling Machine Operator $60,620 $48,023 50
Other Financial Clerk $60,580 $47,993 200
Stonemason $60,510 $47,942 –
Calibration Technician $60,360 $47,833 400
Welder $60,280 $47,774 9,270
Construction Laborer $60,260 $47,759 28,530
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker $60,250 $47,752 2,140
Environmental Engineering Technician $60,110 $47,650 50
Reservation and Ticket Agent $60,090 $47,635 2,160
Postal Service Mail Carrier $59,990 $47,562 5,890
Postal Mail Sorter $59,740 $47,379 1,840
Pump Operator $59,700 $47,350 60
Other Health Technician $59,540 $47,233 2,030
RV Service Technician $59,410 $47,138 240
Floor Layer $59,380 $47,116 490
Mixing Machine Operator $59,270 $47,036 1,760
Dispatcher $59,220 $46,999 2,760
General Maintenance Worker $59,200 $46,985 29,660
Tax Preparer $59,200 $46,985 1,040
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker $59,100 $46,911 730
Locksmith and Safe Repairer $59,070 $46,889 220
Forest and Conservation Technician $58,990 $46,831 580
Mechanical Door Repairer $58,870 $46,743 110
Engine and Other Machine Assembler $58,820 $46,707 270
Mental Health Counselor $58,780 $46,677 7,110
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer $58,690 $46,612 60
Cargo and Freight Agent $58,650 $46,582 1,380
Logging Equipment Operator $58,590 $46,539 320
Statistical Assistant $58,580 $46,531 –
Security Supervisor $58,540 $46,502 1,260
Auto Mechanic $58,390 $46,392 11,980
Motorcycle Mechanic $58,280 $46,312 350
Cutting Machine Operator $58,260 $46,297 1,130
Title Examiner $58,250 $46,290 560
Paper Goods Machine Operator $58,150 $46,217 1,960
Procurement Clerk $58,100 $46,180 790
Farm Equipment Mechanic $58,040 $46,136 1,620
Insurance Claims Clerk $58,030 $46,129 3,580
Quarry Rock Splitter $57,970 $46,085 80
Food Science Technician $57,940 $46,063 380
Private Detective and Investigator $57,880 $46,019 600
Semiconductor Processing Technician $57,780 $45,946 –
Event Planner $57,710 $45,895 3,160
Other Woodworker $57,670 $45,866 –
Welding Machine Operator $57,560 $45,786 670
Agricultural Technician $57,310 $45,603 530
Other Precision Instrument Repairer $57,290 $45,588 110
Construction Painter $57,270 $45,573 3,810
Veterinary Technician $57,270 $45,573 3,560
Fence Erector $57,260 $45,566 –
Separating Machine Operator $57,190 $45,515 1,810
Quality Control Inspector $57,170 $45,500 9,710
Foundry Mold and Coremaker $56,840 $45,259 470
CNC Machine Operator $56,780 $45,215 4,290
Sailor and Marine Oiler $56,680 $45,142 90
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator $56,550 $45,047 660
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator $56,540 $45,040 120
Court and Municipal Clerk $56,520 $45,025 5,360
Structural Metal Fabricator $56,210 $44,799 640
Dental Laboratory Technician $56,090 $44,711 390
Small Engine Mechanic $55,990 $44,638 630
Miscellaneous Construction Worker $55,880 $44,557 80
Billing and Posting Clerk $55,810 $44,506 6,300
Avionics Technician $55,660 $44,396 –
Milling Machine Operator $55,210 $44,067 220
Psychiatric Aide $55,040 $43,943 620
Desktop Publisher $54,930 $43,863 90
Other Education Worker $54,640 $43,651 1,480
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk $54,600 $43,621 26,850
Human Resources Assistant $54,520 $43,563 3,380
Other Communications Equipment Operator $54,500 $43,548 –
Insulation Worker $54,350 $43,439 1,090
Audiovisual Equipment Installer $54,330 $43,424 40
Jeweler $54,310 $43,409 220
Other Social Service Specialist $54,050 $43,219 4,010
Barber $53,990 $43,175 260
Curator $53,920 $43,124 220
Audio and Video Technician $53,800 $43,037 960
Medical Appliance Technician $53,750 $43,000 –
Housekeeping Supervisor $53,510 $42,825 2,270
Graduate Teaching Assistant $53,380 $42,730 600
Chemical Equipment Operator $53,340 $42,700 1,170
Other Material Moving Worker $53,160 $42,569 780
Film and Video Editor $53,150 $42,561 200
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor $53,100 $42,525 170
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher $52,820 $42,320 80
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator $52,600 $42,159 410
Gambling Services Supervisor $52,490 $42,079 770
Other Information and Record Clerk $52,260 $41,911 1,090
Coating and Painting Machine Operator $52,210 $41,874 3,430
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator $52,070 $41,772 560
Costume Attendant $52,000 $41,721 80
Other Metal and Plastic Worker $51,990 $41,713 110
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener $51,990 $41,713 90
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker $51,930 $41,669 120
Metal Extruding Machine Operator $51,830 $41,596 900
Grinding Machine Operator $51,780 $41,560 1,400
Loan Interviewer and Clerk $51,760 $41,545 2,850
Word Processor and Typist $51,550 $41,392 210
Woodworking Machine Operator $51,540 $41,384 710
Camera Operator $51,420 $41,297 300
Administrative Assistant $51,400 $41,282 31,330
Wood Sawing Machine Operator $51,330 $41,231 500
Personal Service Supervisor $51,160 $41,106 2,530
Library Technician $51,110 $41,070 1,180
Farm Labor Contractor $50,730 $40,792 –
Computer and Office Machine Repairer $50,540 $40,653 1,720
Medical Assistant $50,480 $40,609 10,580
Recreation Supervisor $50,410 $40,558 1,800
Substitute Teacher $50,390 $40,544 8,660
Food Roasting Machine Operator $50,340 $40,507 1,120
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver $50,200 $40,405 2,610
Museum Technician and Conservator $50,140 $40,361 170
Religious Education Director $50,110 $40,339 760
Medical Equipment Preparer $50,070 $40,310 1,390
Medical Secretary $50,030 $40,280 16,860
Medical Transcriptionist $50,030 $40,280 270
Interviewer $49,980 $40,244 1,950
Social and Human Service Assistant $49,940 $40,215 11,110
Bailiff $49,890 $40,178 40
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler $49,830 $40,134 250
Cutting and Press Machine Operator $49,770 $40,090 6,130
Mortician and Funeral Director $49,760 $40,083 500
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator $49,740 $40,068 7,110
Vehicle Electronics Installer $49,740 $40,068 250
Rail-Track Equipment Operator $49,640 $39,995 760
Metal Molding Machine Operator $49,590 $39,959 2,230
Bill and Account Collector $49,580 $39,951 2,860
Vending Machine Repairer $49,570 $39,944 360
Proofreader and Copy Marker $49,450 $39,856 –
Other Science Technician $49,410 $39,827 1,350
Prepress Technician and Worker $49,130 $39,622 2,880
Pesticide Applicator $49,030 $39,549 950
Multiple Machine Tool Operator $48,980 $39,513 2,540
School Bus Driver $48,940 $39,483 13,110
New Accounts Clerk $48,920 $39,469 1,160
Light Truck Driver $48,880 $39,440 17,360
Upholsterer $48,810 $39,388 60
Customer Service Representative $48,800 $39,381 53,340
Residential Advisor $48,770 $39,359 3,410
Retail Sales Supervisor $48,770 $39,359 21,530
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter $48,740 $39,337 2,340
Machine Feeder and Offbearer $48,740 $39,337 410
Furniture Finisher $48,640 $39,264 340
Printing Press Operator $48,560 $39,205 4,960
Agricultural Equipment Operator $48,520 $39,175 900
Order Clerk $48,400 $39,086 1,150
Print Binding and Finishing Worker $48,390 $39,078 1,710
Pharmacy Technician $48,300 $39,011 7,340
Biological Technician $48,130 $38,884 1,400
Crossing Guard and Flagger $48,100 $38,862 260
Emergency Medical Technician $48,090 $38,854 3,160
Coach and Scout $48,050 $38,825 4,680
Dispensing Optician $48,020 $38,802 1,490
Rehabilitation Counselor $48,010 $38,795 3,020
Animal Breeder $47,900 $38,713 170
Shipping and Receiving Clerk $47,890 $38,705 13,210
General Office Clerk $47,840 $38,668 55,530
Auto Glass Installer $47,800 $38,638 480
Other Counselor $47,740 $38,593 650
Electrical and Electronic Assembler $47,720 $38,579 6,750
Dietetic Technician $47,610 $38,497 170
Community Health Worker $47,560 $38,459 1,260
Agricultural Grader and Sorter $47,540 $38,444 30
Switchboard Operator $47,430 $38,362 200
Travel Agent $47,260 $38,236 890
Food Cooking Machine Operator $47,250 $38,228 1,410
Furnace and Kiln Operator $47,210 $38,198 100
Other Extraction Worker $47,070 $38,094 40
Parts Salesperson $47,030 $38,064 5,790
Other Production Worker $47,020 $38,057 3,550
Drilling Machine Operator $47,010 $38,049 110
Aircraft Service Attendant $46,930 $37,990 380
Miscellaneous Assembler $46,920 $37,982 44,810
Freezing Equipment Operator $46,910 $37,975 100
Broadcast Technician $46,790 $37,885 330
Electrician Helper $46,750 $37,855 –
Plating Machine Operator $46,730 $37,840 560
Nursing Assistant $46,680 $37,803 29,120
File Clerk $46,640 $37,773 760
Landscaper and Groundskeeper $46,610 $37,751 17,610
Hand Cutter and Trimmer $46,570 $37,721 40
News Reporter and Journalist $46,490 $37,661 510
Photographer $46,470 $37,647 730
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator $46,430 $37,617 50
Real Estate Sales Agent $46,410 $37,602 2,530
Etcher and Engraver $46,280 $37,505 210
Hand Laborer and Material Mover $46,280 $37,505 54,480
Tailor and Dressmaker $46,180 $37,430 290
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker $46,020 $37,311 580
Phlebotomist $46,000 $37,296 2,090
Other Healthcare Support Worker $45,930 $37,244 2,940
Office Machine Operator $45,890 $37,214 630
Molder, Shaper, and Caster $45,790 $37,140 900
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer $45,730 $37,095 1,820
Self-Enrichment Teacher $45,660 $37,043 9,050
Veterinary Assistant $45,280 $36,759 1,450
Food Service Supervisor $45,270 $36,752 20,760
Other Transportation Worker $45,200 $36,700 390
Maintenance and Repair Helper $44,950 $36,513 1,110
Social Science Research Assistant $44,920 $36,491 300
Courier and Messenger $44,860 $36,446 440
Counter and Rental Clerk $44,850 $36,439 4,710
Mail Clerk $44,840 $36,431 1,170
Tutor $44,800 $36,401 1,370
Production Helper $44,720 $36,342 2,570
Orderly $44,550 $36,215 430
Skincare Specialist $44,430 $36,126 920
Data Entry Keyer $44,280 $36,014 1,360
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner $44,230 $35,976 100
Teller $44,190 $35,947 5,740
Gambling Surveillance Officer $44,080 $35,865 210
Butcher and Meat Cutter $43,930 $35,753 1,590
Funeral Attendant $43,910 $35,738 400
Tire Repairer and Changer $43,750 $35,619 1,310
Painting and Coating Worker $43,630 $35,529 150
Fitness Trainer and Instructor $43,620 $35,522 7,010
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ $43,530 $35,455 750
Institution and Cafeteria Cook $43,460 $35,402 7,890
Preschool Teacher $43,430 $35,380 10,320
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter $43,400 $35,358 3,790
Security Guard $43,380 $35,343 14,440
Slaughterer and Meat Packer $43,360 $35,328 2,820
Conveyor Operator $43,000 $35,059 460
Food Batchmaker $42,940 $35,015 7,660
Shoe and Leather Worker $42,940 $35,015 200
Cleaning Equipment Operator $42,600 $34,761 70
Physical Therapist Aide $42,330 $34,560 150
Fashion Designer $42,110 $34,396 420
Other Food Processing Worker $41,800 $34,165 2,000
Animal Trainer $41,690 $34,083 300
Parking Enforcement Worker $41,670 $34,068 40
Pest Control Worker $41,640 $34,045 670
Textile Cutting Machine Operator $41,480 $33,926 100
Heat Treating Equipment Operator $41,100 $33,643 90
Packaging Machine Operator $40,960 $33,538 7,340
Hand Packer and Packager $40,310 $33,054 5,460
Psychiatric Technician $40,300 $33,046 3,550
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician $40,280 $33,031 1,110
Baker $40,210 $32,979 2,660
Teaching Assistant $40,100 $32,897 38,540
Library Assistant $39,970 $32,800 1,770
Real Estate Broker $39,850 $32,711 –
Telemarketer $39,850 $32,711 650
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur $39,810 $32,681 6,500
Tour and Travel Guide $39,650 $32,562 630
Janitor $39,610 $32,532 42,300
Forest and Conservation Worker $39,590 $32,517 30
Actor $39,416 $32,387 520
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist $39,170 $32,204 5,320
Sewing Machine Operator $38,930 $32,025 1,890
Restaurant Cook $38,590 $31,771 26,080
School Bus Monitor $38,590 $31,771 790
Other Entertainer and Performer $38,563 $31,751 90
Home Health Aide $38,370 $31,607 128,680
Other Sales and Related Worker $38,350 $31,592 940
Other Protective Service Worker $38,330 $31,577 670
Firefighter $38,110 $31,413 5,810
Crop and Nursery Farmworker $38,080 $31,391 1,200
Other Office Support Worker $37,660 $31,078 6,050
Shoe Machine Operator $37,600 $31,033 370
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment $37,580 $31,018 4,460
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker $37,580 $31,018 3,530
Receptionist and Information Clerk $37,510 $30,966 11,800
Recreation Worker $37,510 $30,966 7,940
Automotive Service Attendant $37,470 $30,936 1,230
Maid and Housekeeper $37,470 $30,936 14,890
Pharmacy Aide $37,430 $30,906 550
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator $37,410 $30,891 –
Floral Designer $37,190 $30,727 580
Stocker and Order Filler $37,120 $30,675 40,270
Concierge $36,880 $30,496 –
Other Cook $36,850 $30,474 80
Gambling Cage Worker $36,810 $30,444 420
Other Religious Worker $36,660 $30,332 280
Animal Caretaker $36,430 $30,161 4,250
Retail Salesperson $36,370 $30,116 74,840
Hotel Desk Clerk $36,320 $30,079 4,430
Manicurist and Pedicurist $36,040 $29,870 3,260
Nonrestaurant Food Server $36,000 $29,840 11,090
Taxi Driver $35,710 $29,648 150
Childcare Worker $35,520 $29,529 11,570
Sports Book Writer and Runner $35,370 $29,435 350
Parking Attendant $35,250 $29,360 1,470
Bicycle Repairer $35,210 $29,335 180
Food Preparation Worker $34,850 $29,110 24,620
Dancer $34,840 $29,104 160
Other Motor Vehicle Operator $34,670 $28,997 1,190
Cashier $34,620 $28,966 58,190
Other Textile Worker $34,440 $28,853 50
Demonstrator and Product Promoter $34,180 $28,691 1,400
Fast Food Cook $34,120 $28,653 5,190
Dishwasher $34,060 $28,616 8,710
Gambling Booth Cashier $33,820 $28,466 450
Usher and Ticket Taker $33,480 $28,253 1,880
Driver/Sales Worker $32,980 $27,940 9,750
Ambulance Driver and Attendant $32,670 $27,745 –
Other Entertainment Attendant $32,150 $27,357 750
Short Order Cook $32,150 $27,357 870
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol $31,870 $27,148 2,130
Other Personal Care Worker $31,700 $27,022 790
Other Gambling Service Worker $31,540 $26,902 2,960
Fast Food and Counter Worker $31,370 $26,776 58,970
Amusement and Recreation Attendant $30,830 $26,373 7,880
Restaurant Host and Hostess $30,200 $25,903 7,150
Locker Room Attendant $29,710 $25,538 390
Busser and Dining Room Attendant $29,210 $25,165 7,220
Craft Artist $27,560 $23,916 140
Gambling Dealer $27,190 $23,633 1,370
Bartender $26,900 $23,411 24,420
Waiter and Waitress $25,470 $22,316 37,630

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Minnesota median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Minnesota paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Minnesota

What is the highest-paying job in Minnesota?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Minnesota, such as cardiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, radiologist pays most: $708,340, or $405,380 after tax.

What is the most common job in Minnesota?

Home Health Aide: about 128,680 people in Minnesota, with a median of $38,370.

How much do you take home on the median Minnesota salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Minnesota is $56,920 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $45,318 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Minnesota tax.

Which job pays more in Minnesota than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Minnesota, brickmason and blockmason pays furthest above its US median: $95,220 here, 53% more than the national $62,120.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Minnesota. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.