SOC 11-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General and Operations Managers — Duluth
Duluth, MN-WI · 4 metro areas compared
In Duluth, MN the median wage is $85,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Duluth, MN the median wage is $85,930. That is 18.8% lower than the national median of $105,770. Pay ranges from under $44,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $168,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,880 to $123,080.
Employment stands at 2,690, or 21.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Minneapolis records the highest median at $103,570. Of the 372 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 73rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,600 | −57.8% |
| 25th | $59,880 | −43.4% |
| Median (50th) | $85,930 | −18.8% |
| 75th | $123,080 | +16.4% |
| 90th | $168,870 | +59.7% |
| Mean | $99,870 | −5.6% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $103,570 | 44,890 | |
| 2 | St. Cloud | $89,700 | 2,340 | |
| 3 | Mankato | $86,890 | 1,180 | |
| 4 | Rochester | $85,650 | 2,020 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Duluth sit close to the national average, so $85,930 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$85,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,150US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,930 a year, 18.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,600 to $168,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $103,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General and Operations Managers in Duluth, MN?
The median annual wage is $85,930, or $41.31 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $105,770, so pay in Duluth, MN is 18.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Duluth, MN earns more than $168,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Minneapolis, at $103,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,690 jobs in this occupation in Duluth, MN. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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