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PERM Salaries in Minnesota
PERM labor certifications for jobs located in Minnesota, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 1,169
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $84,448
- Middle half $50,000 to $120,702
- Certified rate
- 98.3%
- 20 denied
- U.S. median offered
- $105,000
- All certified filings
Top employers for jobs in Minnesota
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optum Services, Inc. | 84 | $117,000 |
| 2 | Riverview, LLP | 69 | $50,960 |
| 3 | U.S. Bank National Association | 55 | $129,147 |
| 4 | Medtronic, Inc. | 52 | $115,900 |
| 5 | Hyder Investments Inc. | 47 | $27,300 |
| 6 | Emp Serv, LLC | 43 | $50,000 |
| 7 | Best Buy Co., INC. | 23 | $114,358 |
| 8 | Homeward Bound, Inc. | 23 | $29,890 |
| 9 | Choate's Prior Lake LLC | 21 | $31,200 |
| 10 | Divine Providence Homes LLC | 20 | $29,890 |
| 11 | New Hope Living Incorporated | 16 | $51,750 |
| 12 | DC Group, Inc. | 15 | $120,702 |
| 13 | University of Minnesota | 15 | $82,500 |
| 14 | Minnesota State Colleges and Universities | 14 | $85,972 |
| 15 | LifeCare Medical Center | 13 | $33,030 |
| 16 | Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. | 12 | $50,000 |
| 17 | Ameriprise Financial, INC. | 11 | $135,200 |
| 18 | Cook County Hospital District | 11 | $35,714 |
| 19 | St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, INC. | 11 | $98,488 |
| 20 | Accenture LLP | 10 | $146,700 |
| 21 | UCare Minnesota | 10 | $99,705 |
| 22 | Tso Siab Adult Daycare Center LLC | 9 | $28,288 |
| 23 | Veritas Technologies LLC | 9 | $103,605 |
| 24 | Buhler Inc. | 8 | $135,533 |
| 25 | Midwest Ag Electric, Inc. | 8 | $45,552 |
Top occupations
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| # | Occupation | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Software Developers | 211 | $135,200 |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 68 | $27,300 |
| 3 | Personal Care Aides | 57 | $29,890 |
| 4 | Computer Systems Analysts | 53 | $123,843 |
| 5 | Agricultural Equipment Operators | 44 | $47,133 |
| 6 | Data Scientists | 38 | $128,597 |
| 7 | Industrial Engineers | 34 | $115,898 |
| 8 | Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 33 | $50,000 |
| 9 | Animal Scientists | 32 | $50,960 |
| 10 | Mechanical Engineers | 29 | $99,000 |
| 11 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 29 | $112,960 |
| 12 | Electrical Engineers | 26 | $120,702 |
| 13 | First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | 26 | $51,750 |
| 14 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 23 | $66,498 |
| 15 | Project Management Specialists | 23 | $112,154 |
| 16 | Database Architects | 20 | $136,531 |
| 17 | Compliance Officers | 16 | $101,400 |
| 18 | Cooks, Restaurant | 16 | $40,747 |
| 19 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 15 | $60,528 |
| 20 | Nursing Assistants | 14 | $33,030 |
| 21 | Statisticians | 13 | $58,614 |
| 22 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 12 | $35,714 |
| 23 | Animal Breeders | 11 | $50,000 |
| 24 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 11 | $184,870 |
| 25 | Database Administrators | 10 | $118,292 |
Cities in Minnesota
Work locations with at least 3 certified filings
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| City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 268 | $120,702 |
| Eden Prairie | 119 | $113,778 |
| St. Paul | 66 | $63,700 |
| Plymouth | 53 | $74,506 |
| Maple Grove | 49 | $27,300 |
| Pipestone | 49 | $50,000 |
| Bloomington | 46 | $105,000 |
| Morris | 32 | $52,062 |
| Brooklyn Park | 29 | $51,750 |
| Richfield | 26 | $113,256 |
| Prior Lake | 23 | $31,200 |
| Tintah | 16 | $52,062 |
| Minnetonka | 16 | $87,308 |
| Hopkins | 15 | $119,288 |
| Mankato | 14 | $85,000 |
| Roseville | 13 | $103,605 |
| Roseau | 13 | $33,030 |
| Sleepy Eye | 13 | $50,000 |
| Grand Marais | 11 | $35,714 |
| Duluth | 11 | $80,000 |
| Edina | 10 | $138,449 |
| St. Cloud | 10 | $67,814 |
| Wendell | 9 | $50,960 |
| Willmar | 9 | $47,133 |
| Albert Lea | 9 | $45,552 |
| Fridley | 9 | $121,400 |
| North St. Paul | 9 | $28,288 |
| Eagan | 8 | $124,395 |
| Mountain Lake | 7 | $45,906 |
| Owatonna | 7 | $23,400 |
| Montevideo | 7 | $54,018 |
| Inver Grove Heights | 6 | $125,227 |
| Rochester | 5 | $80,000 |
| Wayzata | 5 | $130,000 |
| Gary | 5 | $47,715 |
| Hancock | 5 | $50,960 |
| Andover | 5 | $63,606 |
| Burnsville | 5 | $51,750 |
| Mounds View | 5 | $123,900 |
| St. Louis Park | 5 | $123,843 |
| Winona | 4 | $105,851 |
| Apple Valley | 4 | $27,518 |
| Austin | 4 | $69,670 |
| Chaska | 4 | $108,275 |
| Marshall | 4 | $87,530 |
| New Hope | 4 | $51,750 |
| Shoreview | 3 | $135,000 |
| Oak Park Heights | 3 | $130,166 |
| St. Michael | 3 | $54,080 |
| Murdock | 3 | $51,917 |
| Mora | 3 | $51,376 |
| Vadnais Heights | 3 | $29,890 |
| Forest Lake | 3 | $57,600 |
| Columbia Heights | 3 | $35,277 |
| Cloquet | 3 | $63,710 |
| Anoka | 3 | $52,000 |
Employers based in Minnesota
By headquarters state on the filing, all work locations
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.S. Bank National Association | 194 | $138,455 |
| 2 | Riverview, LLP | 102 | $50,960 |
| 3 | Optum Services, Inc. | 92 | $116,520 |
| 4 | Medtronic, Inc. | 77 | $117,900 |
| 5 | Hyder Investments Inc. | 47 | $27,300 |
| 6 | Emp Serv, LLC | 43 | $50,000 |
| 7 | Torgerson Properties Inc | 41 | $34,320 |
| 8 | St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, INC. | 30 | $105,186 |
| 9 | Best Buy Co., INC. | 25 | $124,571 |
| 10 | Homeward Bound, Inc. | 23 | $29,890 |
| 11 | Choate's Prior Lake LLC | 21 | $31,200 |
| 12 | Divine Providence Homes LLC | 20 | $29,890 |
| 13 | RBC Capital Markets LLC | 20 | $169,115 |
| 14 | Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. | 17 | $50,000 |
| 15 | New Hope Living Incorporated | 16 | $51,750 |
| 16 | DC Group, Inc. | 15 | $120,702 |
| 17 | University of Minnesota | 15 | $82,500 |
| 18 | Minnesota State Colleges and Universities | 14 | $85,972 |
| 19 | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 13 | $135,200 |
| 20 | LifeCare Medical Center | 13 | $33,030 |
| 21 | Cargill, Incorporated | 11 | $121,035 |
| 22 | Cook County Hospital District | 11 | $35,714 |
| 23 | Landscape Renovations, Inc. | 11 | $41,517 |
| 24 | Buhler Inc. | 10 | $127,785 |
| 25 | UCare Minnesota | 10 | $99,705 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median PERM salary in Minnesota?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for jobs in Minnesota was $84,448 a year in FY 2026 through Q3.
- Which employer files the most PERM applications in Minnesota?
- Optum Services, Inc. had the most certified filings for jobs in Minnesota: 84.