SOC 17-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Engineers — Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · 4 metro areas compared
At $101,180, median pay for Mechanical Engineers in Minneapolis, MN tracks the national median of $104,110 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $101,180, median pay for Mechanical Engineers in Minneapolis, MN tracks the national median of $104,110 closely. Pay ranges from under $76,620 at the tenth percentile to more than $156,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $83,940 to $130,030.
The area has 4,450 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.19 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Mankato records the highest median at $101,350. Of the 670 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 138th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,620 | −26.4% |
| 25th | $83,940 | −19.4% |
| Median (50th) | $101,180 | −2.8% |
| 75th | $130,030 | +24.9% |
| 90th | $156,540 | +50.4% |
| Mean | $109,320 | +5.0% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minneapolis sit close to the national average, so $101,180 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$101,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,617US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,180 a year, 2.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,620 to $156,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mankato, at $101,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Minneapolis, MN?
The median annual wage is $101,180, or $48.65 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 $104,110, so pay in Minneapolis, MN is 2.8% 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 Minneapolis, MN earns more than $156,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,620 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 Mankato, at $101,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,450 jobs in this occupation in Minneapolis, 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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