May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Mankato
Mankato, MN
246 occupations
Across 246 occupations with published wages in Mankato, physicians, all other record the highest median at $421,630 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Mankato
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,170 | $37,560 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,860 | $30,000 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,780 | $35,350 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,570 | $103,400 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,180 | $86,890 |
| Cashiers | 1,140 | $33,530 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,080 | $47,890 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,080 | $39,360 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,030 | $47,320 |
| Nursing Assistants | 930 | $46,430 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,330 | 770 |
| Bartenders | $24,710 | 450 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,730 | 120 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $28,930 | 60 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,060 | 120 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $29,640 | 180 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $30,000 | 1,860 |
| Dishwashers | $30,690 | 170 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $31,760 | 50 |
| Bakers | $33,080 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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