How much does a chief executive make in Minnesota?
$195,700a year
Median yearly pay for chief executives in Minnesota. That is $94.07 an hour or $16,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $94.07
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 6,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,540Median: $195,700Highest 10%: $449,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,540 | $44.49 | |
| 25th | $138,100 | $66.38 | |
| Median | $195,700 | $94.07 | |
| 75th | $313,500 | $150.73 | |
| 90th | $449,300 | $216.00 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $282,200 |
| La Crosse, WI | $210,800 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $210,000 |
| Rochester, MN | $194,700 |
| Fargo, ND | $188,500 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $184,600 |
| Mankato, MN | $171,500 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $171,100 |
| Duluth, MN | $158,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chief executives.
| 22. Georgia | $208,200 |
| 23. Delaware | $200,000 |
| 24. Tennessee | $198,800 |
| 25. Minnesota | $195,700 |
| 26. Montana | $182,300 |
| 27. Kentucky | $179,500 |
| 28. Idaho | $177,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief executive make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $94.07 ($195,700 a year).
Do chief executives make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $195,700 against $214,000 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for chief executive pay?
Minnesota ranks 25 of 46 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays chief executives the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $282,200 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.