Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Minnesota
721 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Minnesota belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $25,470 per year. The highest is $708,340.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $25,470 | 37,630 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $26,900 | 24,420 | |
| 3 | Gambling Dealers | $27,190 | 1,370 | |
| 4 | Craft Artists | $27,560 | 140 | |
| 5 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,210 | 7,220 | |
| 6 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $29,710 | 390 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $30,200 | 7,150 | |
| 8 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $30,830 | 7,880 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,370 | 58,970 | |
| 10 | Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $31,540 | 2,960 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $708,340 | 440 |
| Dermatologists | $625,790 | 260 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $568,150 | 910 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $537,830 | 320 |
| Anesthesiologists | $496,510 | 870 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $475,250 | 40 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $390,940 | 990 |
| Neurologists | $381,670 | 310 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $373,700 | 2,270 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $372,200 | 180 |
| Physicians, All Other | $367,320 | 5,350 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $362,270 | 550 |
| Psychiatrists | $336,410 | 580 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $321,910 | 750 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $280,030 | 1,820 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $266,190 | 2,130 |
| Podiatrists | $261,180 | 130 |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | 420 |
| Pediatricians, General | $226,660 | 890 |
| Dentists, General | $219,200 | 2,370 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $211,470 | 2,960 |
| Chief Executives | $195,670 | 6,740 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $190,110 | 590 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $176,840 | 680 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $176,380 | 10,970 |
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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