SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — Minnesota
Minnesota · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Minnesota comes to $79,790 a year, ahead of the national median of $71,900 by 11.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Minnesota comes to $79,790 a year, ahead of the national median of $71,900 by 11.0%. Pay ranges from under $55,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,950 to $94,480.
The area has 7,270 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 6.09 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Minnesota ranks number 24th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, St. Cloud records the highest median at $87,170. Of the 721 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 238th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,500 | −22.8% |
| 25th | $63,950 | −11.1% |
| Median (50th) | $79,790 | +11.0% |
| 75th | $94,480 | +31.4% |
| 90th | $101,210 | +40.8% |
| Mean | $79,420 | +10.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Cloud | $87,170 | 270 | |
| 2 | Duluth | $80,490 | 510 | |
| 3 | Rochester | $80,490 | 370 | |
| 4 | Minneapolis | $79,790 | 4,450 | |
| 5 | Mankato | $77,990 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minnesota sit close to the national average, so $79,790 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$79,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,923US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,790 a year, 11.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,500 to $101,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. Cloud, at $87,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Minnesota?
The median annual wage is $79,790, or $38.36 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 $71,900, so pay in Minnesota is 11.0% 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 $101,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,500 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 St. Cloud, at $87,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,270 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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