May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northwest Minnesota
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area
421 occupations
Across 421 occupations with published wages in Northwest Minnesota, physicians, all other record the highest median at $386,090 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northwest Minnesota
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $386,090 | 180 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $331,200 | 30 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $278,670 | 110 | |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 5 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | — | |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | $218,170 | 100 | |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $203,220 | 160 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $159,840 | 280 | |
| 9 | Chief Executives | $158,050 | 330 | |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $145,500 | 470 | |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,330 | 120 | |
| 12 | Physician Assistants | $143,070 | 140 | |
| 13 | Economists | $134,510 | 30 | |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $131,110 | 280 | |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $129,930 | 170 | |
| 16 | Optometrists | $129,590 | 60 | |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $129,290 | 580 | |
| 18 | Lawyers | $128,330 | 400 | |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $122,970 | 130 | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $122,910 | 430 | |
| 21 | Managers, All Other | $121,060 | 100 | |
| 22 | Human Resources Managers | $119,970 | 140 | |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | $118,970 | 60 | |
| 24 | Construction Managers | $118,250 | 370 | |
| 25 | Information Security Analysts | $117,960 | 30 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 6,150 | $30,260 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,950 | $37,240 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,990 | $35,220 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,820 | $78,530 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,650 | $97,280 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,380 | $29,480 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 4,080 | $44,310 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 3,990 | $38,630 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,810 | $46,280 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,280 | $44,800 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,590 | 3,090 |
| Bartenders | $26,070 | 2,400 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,520 | 320 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,620 | 380 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,530 | 40 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,100 | 450 |
| Dishwashers | $29,320 | 600 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,480 | 4,380 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $29,830 | 420 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $30,090 | 290 |
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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