Jobs in Minnesota — Pay & Openings by City
1,505,200 professionals employed across 2 major Minnesota metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $56,083/yr. Top hiring industry: Healthcare.
Last updated: 2026-07-24
Top Industries in Minnesota
Healthcare, Finance, Retail, Manufacturing are the largest employment sectors in Minnesota.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Dental Hygienist.
Jobs in Minnesota by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $56,083 | 752,600 | Home Health Aide jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Operations Manager jobs |
| St. Paul | $56,083 | 752,600 | Home Health Aide jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Operations Manager jobs |
This hub links 6 role hubs across 2 Minnesota metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Minnesota
State averages across the Minnesota metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Minnesota Average Median |
|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $112,630 |
| Operations Manager salary guide | $103,570 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $103,040 |
| Plumber salary guide | $101,630 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $83,990 |
| Electrician salary guide | $81,890 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $77,490 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $77,120 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $74,060 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $73,730 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $72,140 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $64,200 |
| Construction Laborer salary guide | $61,970 |
| Welder salary guide | $61,880 |
| Painter salary guide | $60,850 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.