Minnesota Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Minnesota from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $56,920 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $11.41/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $584
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Minnesota
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | 440 | $708,340 | $527,740 |
| 2 | Dermatologists | 260 | $625,790 | $510,270 |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | 910 | $568,150 | $487,710 |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 320 | $537,830 | $592,220 |
| 5 | Anesthesiologists | 870 | $496,510 | $449,130 |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | 990 | $390,940 | $375,630 |
| 7 | Neurologists | 310 | $381,670 | $330,010 |
| 8 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 2,270 | $373,700 | $387,730 |
Most common jobs in Minnesota
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 128,680 | $38,370 | $39,780 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 74,840 | $36,370 | $38,380 |
| 3 | General and Operations Managers | 72,860 | $99,340 | $117,330 |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 70,110 | $101,510 | $103,420 |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 58,970 | $31,370 | $32,450 |
| 6 | Cashiers | 58,190 | $34,620 | $34,190 |
| 7 | Office Clerks, General | 55,530 | $47,840 | $49,410 |
| 8 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 54,480 | $46,280 | $46,920 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)4,115 certified, median offer $108,077
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)1,169 certified, median offer $84,448
Top H-1B employers in Minnesota
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayo Clinic | 229 | $89,036 |
| 2 | University of Minnesota | 224 | $71,843 |
| 3 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 133 | $110,157 |
| 4 | Best Buy Co., INC. | 122 | $157,148 |
| 5 | Target Enterprise, Inc. | 116 | $138,221 |
| 6 | Medtronic, Inc. | 83 | $124,883 |
| 7 | Wipro Limited | 73 | $94,058 |
| 8 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 66 | $90,210 |
More Minnesota labor data
- Unemployment by county4.5% statewide
- Jobs by industry3.06 million jobs, +1.2% in a year
- Minimum wage$11.41 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$584 a week on average
- Union membership14.1% in 2025
- Federal job openings477 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Minnesota?
- The median wage for all occupations in Minnesota is $56,920 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Minnesota?
- Minnesota's unemployment rate was 4.5% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Minnesota?
- Radiologists have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Minnesota: $708,340 a year.