May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southwest Minnesota
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area
331 occupations
Across 331 occupations with published wages in Southwest Minnesota, physicians, all other record the highest median at $376,260 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southwest Minnesota
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,690 | $37,070 |
| Cashiers | 3,810 | $30,810 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,440 | $56,730 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,750 | $82,460 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,650 | $37,460 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,650 | $44,290 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,640 | $34,960 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,430 | $46,240 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,400 | $89,100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,370 | $29,650 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,460 | 1,160 |
| Bartenders | $25,700 | 1,060 |
| Firefighters | $26,090 | 290 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,620 | 130 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,040 | 150 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,430 | 60 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,650 | 2,370 |
| Dishwashers | $29,710 | 210 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,970 | 260 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $30,360 | 40 |
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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