SOC 17-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Engineers — Northeast Minnesota
Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Northeast Minnesota, MN is $81,930 per year, 21.3% below the national median of $104,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Northeast Minnesota, MN is $81,930 per year, 21.3% below the national median of $104,110. Pay ranges from under $75,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $131,630 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $79,890 to $116,190.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Mankato leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $101,350. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 37th of 199 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,960 | −27.0% |
| 25th | $79,890 | −23.3% |
| Median (50th) | $81,930 | −21.3% |
| 75th | $116,190 | +11.6% |
| 90th | $131,630 | +26.4% |
| Mean | $99,500 | −4.4% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mankato | $101,350 | 80 | |
| 2 | Minneapolis | $101,180 | 4,450 | |
| 3 | Rochester | $97,100 | 120 | |
| 4 | St. Cloud | $90,670 | 120 | |
| 5 | Duluth | $90,490 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $81,930 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$81,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,093US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,930 a year, 21.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,960 to $131,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 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 Northeast Minnesota, MN?
The median annual wage is $81,930, or $39.39 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 Northeast Minnesota, MN is 21.3% 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 Northeast Minnesota, MN earns more than $131,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,960 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 30 jobs in this occupation in Northeast 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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