May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southeast Minnesota
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area
388 occupations
Across 388 occupations with published wages in Southeast Minnesota, physicians, all other record the highest median at $344,380 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southeast Minnesota
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $344,380 | 50 | |
| 2 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $336,330 | 40 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $322,360 | 110 | |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $276,760 | 60 | |
| 5 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 70 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $201,760 | 90 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $156,990 | 320 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,520 | 210 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,900 | 270 | |
| 10 | Optometrists | $150,080 | 50 | |
| 11 | Pharmacists | $147,330 | 240 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $143,790 | 240 | |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | $139,860 | 210 | |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | $139,310 | 130 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $135,970 | 600 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $132,070 | 190 | |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $130,970 | 390 | |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | $130,710 | 100 | |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | $129,170 | 70 | |
| 20 | Data Scientists | $124,400 | 70 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $122,320 | 130 | |
| 22 | Administrative Services Managers | $121,060 | 190 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $120,530 | 490 | |
| 24 | Industrial Production Managers | $118,480 | 400 | |
| 25 | Engineers, All Other | $118,470 | 60 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 4,660 | $32,660 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,420 | $37,340 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,220 | $29,590 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,790 | $45,360 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,500 | $90,770 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,450 | $58,180 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,410 | $34,950 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,050 | $45,500 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,840 | $45,990 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,810 | $36,150 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,620 | 1,830 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $24,570 | 50 |
| Bartenders | $26,030 | 1,660 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,370 | 210 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $27,510 | 70 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $28,030 | 30 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,140 | 70 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,130 | 260 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,440 | 220 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,550 | 310 |
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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