SOC 47-5051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Rock Splitters, Quarry — Minnesota
Minnesota
Median pay for this occupation in Minnesota comes to $57,970 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,740 by 18.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Minnesota comes to $57,970 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,740 by 18.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $55,140 and $60,440. The lowest tenth earn under $53,080, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,690.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 19 states with published data for this occupation, Minnesota ranks 7th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 452nd of 721 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,080 | +8.9% |
| 25th | $55,140 | +13.1% |
| Median (50th) | $57,970 | +18.9% |
| 75th | $60,440 | +24.0% |
| 90th | $61,690 | +26.6% |
| Mean | $57,980 | +19.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $57,970 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$57,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,793US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,970 a year, 18.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,080 to $61,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 19 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Rock Splitters, Quarry in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $57,970, or $27.87 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 $48,740, so pay in Minnesota is 18.9% higher. 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 Minnesota earns more than $61,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,080 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Minnesota. 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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