Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Southeast Minnesota
388 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Southeast Minnesota belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $23,620 per year. The highest is $344,380.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $23,620 | 1,830 | |
| 2 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $24,570 | 50 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $26,030 | 1,660 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,370 | 210 | |
| 5 | Cooks, Short Order | $27,510 | 70 | |
| 6 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $28,030 | 30 | |
| 7 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,140 | 70 | |
| 8 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,130 | 260 | |
| 9 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,440 | 220 | |
| 10 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,550 | 310 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $344,380 | 50 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $336,330 | 40 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $322,360 | 110 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $276,760 | 60 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $201,760 | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $156,990 | 320 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,520 | 210 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,900 | 270 |
| Optometrists | $150,080 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $147,330 | 240 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $143,790 | 240 |
| Marketing Managers | $139,860 | 210 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,310 | 130 |
| Financial Managers | $135,970 | 600 |
| Human Resources Managers | $132,070 | 190 |
| Sales Managers | $130,970 | 390 |
| Managers, All Other | $130,710 | 100 |
| Purchasing Managers | $129,170 | 70 |
| Data Scientists | $124,400 | 70 |
| Veterinarians | $122,320 | 130 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $121,060 | 190 |
| Software Developers | $120,530 | 490 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $118,480 | 400 |
| Engineers, All Other | $118,470 | 60 |
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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