SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — Southeast Minnesota
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Southeast Minnesota, MN is $36,270 per year, substantially below the national median of $48,430 — a gap of 25.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Southeast Minnesota, MN is $36,270 per year, substantially below the national median of $48,430 — a gap of 25.1%. Half of workers earn between $36,160 and $39,530. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,350 and the ninetieth at $49,440.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Minneapolis records the highest median at $48,200. Of the 388 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 348th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | −27.0% |
| 25th | $36,160 | −25.3% |
| Median (50th) | $36,270 | −25.1% |
| 75th | $39,530 | −18.4% |
| 90th | $49,440 | +2.1% |
| Mean | $40,550 | −16.3% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $48,200 | 1,680 | |
| 2 | Duluth | $43,370 | 150 | |
| 3 | Rochester | $43,180 | 320 | |
| 4 | St. Cloud | $39,860 | 230 | |
| 5 | Mankato | $39,230 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southeast Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $36,270 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,785US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,270 a year, 25.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,350 to $49,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $48,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Southeast Minnesota, MN?
The median annual wage is $36,270, or $17.44 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 $48,430, so pay in Southeast Minnesota, MN is 25.1% 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 Southeast Minnesota, MN earns more than $49,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,350 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 $48,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Southeast Minnesota, 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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