Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Mankato
246 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Mankato belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $23,330 per year. The highest is $421,630.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,330 | 770 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $24,710 | 450 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,730 | 120 | |
| 4 | Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $28,930 | 60 | |
| 5 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,060 | 120 | |
| 6 | Driver/Sales Workers | $29,640 | 180 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,000 | 1,860 | |
| 8 | Dishwashers | $30,690 | 170 | |
| 9 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $31,760 | 50 | |
| 10 | Bakers | $33,080 | 70 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $421,630 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $314,060 | — |
| Dentists, General | $207,000 | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $171,460 | 120 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $158,750 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $157,010 | 100 |
| Marketing Managers | $155,360 | 70 |
| Human Resources Managers | $147,830 | 60 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $142,390 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $142,020 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $138,580 | 150 |
| Financial Managers | $134,710 | 210 |
| Veterinarians | $134,110 | 50 |
| Sales Managers | $131,330 | 170 |
| Lawyers | $130,020 | 140 |
| Civil Engineers | $128,220 | 50 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $127,590 | 50 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $122,830 | 50 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $116,320 | 40 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $116,010 | 50 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $113,570 | 70 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $111,560 | 250 |
| Facilities Managers | $109,160 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $107,310 | 30 |
| Environmental Engineers | $107,120 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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