How much does an area make in Minnesota?
$81,580a year
Median yearly pay for areas in Minnesota. That is $39.22 an hour or $6,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.22
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,700Median: $81,580Highest 10%: $156,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,700 | $29.18 | |
| 25th | $63,370 | $30.47 | |
| Median | $81,580 | $39.22 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.94 | |
| 90th | $156,500 | $75.26 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $81,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 16. Indiana | $84,970 |
| 17. Utah | $82,990 |
| 18. Alaska | $81,700 |
| 19. Minnesota | $81,580 |
| 20. Washington | $81,410 |
| 21. Oregon | $80,310 |
| 22. Ohio | $80,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $39.22 ($81,580 a year).
Do areas make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $81,580 against $85,020 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for area pay?
Minnesota ranks 19 of 37 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays areas the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $81,220 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.