Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Minneapolis
670 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Minneapolis belongs to Athletes and Sports Competitors, at $24,890 per year. The highest is $745,230.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | $24,890 | 40 | |
| 2 | Waiters and Waitresses | $25,920 | 25,620 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $27,600 | 15,370 | |
| 4 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,380 | 5,390 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,600 | 5,460 | |
| 6 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $30,780 | 1,450 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 5,510 | |
| 8 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $31,700 | 610 | |
| 9 | Cooks, Short Order | $32,150 | 580 | |
| 10 | Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $32,150 | 450 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $745,230 | 30 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $568,150 | 330 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $389,450 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $378,730 | 3,690 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $367,120 | 550 |
| Psychiatrists | $336,410 | 330 |
| Neurologists | $335,420 | 120 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $330,200 | 1,440 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $306,770 | 490 |
| Podiatrists | $287,400 | 90 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $283,060 | 1,120 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $258,570 | 1,250 |
| Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 420 |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | 190 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200 | 280 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 120 |
| Pediatricians, General | $226,280 | 600 |
| Dentists, General | $219,980 | 1,760 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $218,970 | 60 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $211,470 | 2,940 |
| Chief Executives | $209,980 | 4,500 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $186,580 | 420 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $179,670 | 620 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $178,080 | 8,780 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $176,440 | 410 |
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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