May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northeast Minnesota
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area
199 occupations
Across 199 occupations with published wages in Northeast Minnesota, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $252,260 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northeast Minnesota
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $252,260 | 40 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $213,860 | 30 | |
| 3 | Pharmacists | $156,990 | 90 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $156,200 | 80 | |
| 5 | Nurse Practitioners | $131,180 | 70 | |
| 6 | Industrial Production Managers | $124,430 | 60 | |
| 7 | Managers, All Other | $123,810 | 40 | |
| 8 | Veterinarians | $123,570 | 40 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $122,050 | 140 | |
| 10 | Sales Managers | $113,970 | 60 | |
| 11 | Administrative Services Managers | $112,650 | 60 | |
| 12 | Construction Managers | $111,060 | 70 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,850 | 50 | |
| 14 | Physical Therapists | $110,390 | 90 | |
| 15 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,660 | 180 | |
| 16 | Lawyers | $104,300 | 70 | |
| 17 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $104,180 | 80 | |
| 18 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $101,720 | 70 | |
| 19 | Dental Hygienists | $100,240 | 80 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $100,150 | 50 | |
| 21 | Industrial Engineers | $99,000 | 90 | |
| 22 | Compliance Officers | $94,520 | 100 | |
| 23 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $94,380 | 40 | |
| 24 | Civil Engineers | $91,720 | 50 | |
| 25 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $91,630 | 260 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 1,740 | $29,620 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,710 | $37,310 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,220 | $29,750 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,180 | $74,900 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,060 | $34,960 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,030 | $38,550 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,020 | $89,420 |
| Office Clerks, General | 850 | $45,660 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 820 | $37,110 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 730 | $23,460 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,460 | 730 |
| Bartenders | $25,640 | 690 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,690 | 120 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,940 | 80 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,210 | 100 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,230 | 180 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $29,530 | 140 |
| Cashiers | $29,620 | 1,740 |
| Dishwashers | $29,630 | 180 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,750 | 1,220 |
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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