Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Northeast Minnesota
199 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Northeast Minnesota belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $23,460 per year. The highest is $252,260.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,460 | 730 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $25,640 | 690 | |
| 3 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,690 | 120 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,940 | 80 | |
| 5 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,210 | 100 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,230 | 180 | |
| 7 | Driver/Sales Workers | $29,530 | 140 | |
| 8 | Cashiers | $29,620 | 1,740 | |
| 9 | Dishwashers | $29,630 | 180 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,750 | 1,220 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $252,260 | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $213,860 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $156,990 | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $156,200 | 80 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,180 | 70 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $124,430 | 60 |
| Managers, All Other | $123,810 | 40 |
| Veterinarians | $123,570 | 40 |
| Financial Managers | $122,050 | 140 |
| Sales Managers | $113,970 | 60 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $112,650 | 60 |
| Construction Managers | $111,060 | 70 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,850 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | $110,390 | 90 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,660 | 180 |
| Lawyers | $104,300 | 70 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $104,180 | 80 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $101,720 | 70 |
| Dental Hygienists | $100,240 | 80 |
| Software Developers | $100,150 | 50 |
| Industrial Engineers | $99,000 | 90 |
| Compliance Officers | $94,520 | 100 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $94,380 | 40 |
| Civil Engineers | $91,720 | 50 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $91,630 | 260 |
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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