What is the average salary in Duluth, MN?
$60,800a year
Average yearly pay across 372 jobs with official data in the Duluth, MN-WI metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $29.23
- Jobs with data
- 372
- Workers counted
- 117,960
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $434,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $368,200 |
| Physician | $364,700 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $333,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $260,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $256,200 |
| Dentist | $200,200 |
| Chief Executive | $158,300 |
| Pharmacist | $154,900 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $150,200 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $36,390 |
| Registered Nurse | $96,940 |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,650 |
| Cashier | $33,020 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,260 |
| General and Operations Manager | $85,930 |
| Office Clerk | $46,820 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $23,150 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,970 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $37,230 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$109,900
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$150,200
- Chief Executive$158,300
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$149,700
- Construction Manager$109,000
- Education Administrator$123,100
- Education Administrator$104,700
- Education Administrator$89,090
- Education and Childcare Administrator$59,630
- Facilities Manager$100,300
- Financial Manager$126,800
- Food Service Manager$70,840
- General and Operations Manager$85,930
- Human Resources Manager$124,300
- Industrial Production Manager$111,600
- Lodging Manager$79,410
- Manager$103,200
- Marketing Manager$142,100
- Medical and Health Services Manager$102,600
- Natural Sciences Manager$113,500
- Property$59,180
- Public Relations Manager$106,200
- Sales Manager$113,400
- Social and Community Service Manager$75,410
- Transportation$97,990
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$77,400
- Business Operations Specialist$68,280
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$72,800
- Claims Adjuster$76,800
- Compensation$82,290
- Compliance Officer$75,190
- Cost Estimator$79,230
- Credit Counselor$55,920
- Financial and Investment Analyst$89,590
- Fundraiser$64,990
- Human Resources Specialist$67,040
- Labor Relations Specialist$100,500
- Loan Officer$73,240
- Logistician$72,790
- Management Analyst$88,610
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$63,380
- Meeting$55,010
- Personal Financial Advisor$80,480
- Project Management Specialist$96,550
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$80,860
- Tax Examiner and Collector$79,000
- Tax Preparer$50,170
- Training and Development Specialist$74,640
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Support Specialist$71,760
- Computer Occupation$93,930
- Computer Systems Analyst$103,300
- Computer User Support Specialist$59,710
- Data Scientist$99,400
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$90,540
- Software Developer$103,500
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$67,540
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$92,370
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$61,270
- Civil Engineer$98,830
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,690
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$70,800
- Electrical Engineer$97,520
- Engineer$90,430
- Environmental Engineer$107,100
- Industrial Engineer$96,150
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,610
- Mechanical Drafter$61,270
- Mechanical Engineer$90,490
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$60,570
- Mining and Geological Engineer$91,420
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$61,670
- Surveyor$75,360
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Scientist$91,560
- Chemical Technician$80,190
- Chemist$91,560
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$98,020
- Conservation Scientist$79,680
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$89,040
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$82,050
- Forester$76,400
- Geoscientist$75,450
- Medical Scientist$84,370
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$91,560
- Physical Scientist$81,920
- School Psychologist$78,770
- Urban and Regional Planner$84,280
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$69,030
Community and social service
- Child$62,240
- Clergy$53,770
- Community and Social Service Specialist$50,190
- Community Health Worker$44,360
- Counselor$40,790
- Educational$59,280
- Health Education Specialist$65,820
- Healthcare Social Worker$63,590
- Marriage and Family Therapist$62,480
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$70,390
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$81,580
- Rehabilitation Counselor$43,770
- Social and Human Service Assistant$56,120
- Social Worker$80,490
- Substance Abuse$51,170
Legal
- Lawyer$129,100
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$57,790
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$74,320
- Art$71,950
- Biological Science Teacher$80,930
- Business Teacher$97,510
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$70,150
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$68,910
- Chemistry Teacher$88,610
- Communications Teacher$64,030
- Computer Science Teacher$91,940
- Education Teacher$72,530
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$69,930
- Elementary School Teacher$65,840
- Engineering Teacher$99,390
- English Language and Literature Teacher$76,150
- Health Specialties Teacher$78,250
- Instructional Coordinator$75,460
- Kindergarten Teacher$73,900
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$65,340
- Library Technician$48,030
- Mathematical Science Teacher$80,930
- Middle School Teacher$62,420
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$77,960
- Postsecondary Teacher$71,630
- Preschool Teacher$37,920
- Psychology Teacher$76,470
- Secondary School Teacher$74,030
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$37,390
- Sociology Teacher$62,480
- Special Education Teacher$75,330
- Special Education Teacher$66,420
- Special Education Teacher$73,630
- Special Education Teacher$72,810
- Substitute Teacher$45,790
- Teacher and Instructor$63,710
- Teaching Assistant$60,470
- Teaching Assistant$39,510
- Tutor$51,830
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$38,590
- Coach and Scout$51,230
- Floral Designer$36,210
- Graphic Designer$57,960
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$38,110
- Producer and Director$56,060
- Public Relations Specialist$56,110
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$64,460
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$77,200
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$64,320
- Dental Hygienist$98,600
- Dentist$200,200
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$94,850
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$70,570
- Emergency Medical Technician$36,050
- Emergency Medicine Physician$434,200
- Family Medicine Physician$256,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$333,100
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$91,440
- Health Technologist and Technician$52,670
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$60,930
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$96,980
- Medical Records Specialist$51,820
- Nurse Anesthetist$260,800
- Nurse Practitioner$136,500
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$368,200
- Occupational Therapist$84,440
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$61,880
- Optician$46,240
- Paramedic$60,010
- Pharmacist$154,900
- Pharmacy Technician$47,510
- Physical Therapist$96,690
- Physician$364,700
- Physician Assistant$135,900
- Psychiatric Technician$50,490
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$78,060
- Registered Nurse$96,940
- Respiratory Therapist$85,700
- Speech-Language Pathologist$82,000
- Surgical Assistant$75,470
- Surgical Technologist$72,360
- Veterinarian$126,700
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$48,270
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$59,390
- Healthcare Support Worker$43,370
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$36,390
- Massage Therapist$59,550
- Medical Assistant$47,990
- Medical Equipment Preparer$47,800
- Nursing Assistant$44,250
- Pharmacy Aide$37,010
- Phlebotomist$40,230
- Physical Therapist Assistant$64,900
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$37,770
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$61,390
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$77,330
- Firefighter$37,410
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$87,010
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$72,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$100,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,900
- Lifeguard$29,710
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,220
- Protective Service Worker$35,720
- Security Guard$37,520
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$23,540
- Chef and Head Cook$56,790
- Cook$30,790
- Cook$40,300
- Cook$36,680
- Cook$29,960
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$27,000
- Dishwasher$30,220
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$29,260
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$42,860
- Food Preparation Worker$34,010
- Food Server$35,880
- Host and Hostess$26,900
- Waiter and Waitress$23,150
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$31,150
- Animal Caretaker$34,900
- Childcare Worker$30,960
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$37,540
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$49,920
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$51,130
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,990
- Gambling Service Worker$29,910
- Hairdresser$35,080
- Mortician$47,200
- Recreation Worker$36,080
- Residential Advisor$48,180
- Skincare Specialist$46,940
- Tour and Travel Guide$33,700
- Usher$27,420
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$56,720
- Cashier$33,020
- Counter and Rental Clerk$44,770
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$81,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$46,960
- Insurance Sales Agent$58,890
- Parts Salesperson$39,520
- Real Estate Sales Agent$44,010
- Retail Salesperson$34,650
- Sales Representative$63,670
- Sales Representatives of Service$61,710
- Security$60,750
Office and administrative support
- Billing and Posting Clerk$49,840
- Bookkeeping$50,660
- Courier and Messenger$44,200
- Court$56,220
- Customer Service Representative$44,940
- Dispatcher$59,510
- Eligibility Interviewer$63,300
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$73,260
- File Clerk$45,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$65,880
- Hotel$35,710
- Human Resources Assistant$48,520
- Information and Record Clerk$48,380
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$51,020
- Interviewer$45,270
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$62,600
- Library Assistant$45,650
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$49,570
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$48,430
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,870
- New Accounts Clerk$47,760
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$55,420
- Office Clerk$46,820
- Office Machine Operator$41,980
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$57,760
- Postal Service Clerk$60,530
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,640
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$70,990
- Procurement Clerk$49,590
- Production$64,460
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$64,010
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$35,350
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$47,740
- Shipping$47,890
- Teller$39,690
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Logging Equipment Operator$59,130
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$80,660
- Carpenter$60,520
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$70,320
- Construction and Building Inspector$79,470
- Construction Laborer$61,340
- Continuous Mining Machine Operator$86,230
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$60,220
- Electrician$82,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$91,630
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$58,400
- Highway Maintenance Worker$59,450
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$75,040
- Painter$49,720
- Paving$68,180
- Plumber$85,060
- Roofer$72,860
- Sheet Metal Worker$86,630
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$71,780
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$56,430
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$52,640
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$68,240
- Coin$47,000
- Computer$50,570
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$87,400
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$101,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$84,340
- Heating$75,710
- Helpers--Installation$42,860
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$83,380
- Installation$52,700
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$58,900
- Medical Equipment Repairer$81,810
- Millwright$77,890
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$77,850
- Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician$61,010
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$79,280
- Tire Repairer and Changer$43,740
Production
- Baker$36,710
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$44,720
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$40,120
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,030
- Coating$55,830
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,300
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$61,450
- Crushing$84,310
- Cutting$47,410
- Extruding$57,910
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$61,530
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,340
- Helpers--Production Worker$47,760
- Inspector$59,920
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$35,940
- Machinist$69,440
- Meat$34,420
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,510
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$73,210
- Molder$39,660
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$47,610
- Plant and System Operator$88,290
- Power Plant Operator$94,390
- Printing Press Operator$45,040
- Production Worker$41,770
- Separating$48,620
- Sewing Machine Operator$36,780
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$75,260
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,640
- Welder$57,410
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$38,600
- Bus Driver$46,780
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,460
- Crane and Tower Operator$75,230
- Driver/Sales Worker$31,170
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,740
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$60,970
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,080
- Laborer and Freight$44,080
- Light Truck Driver$45,100
- Packer and Packager$41,370
- Parking Attendant$31,200
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$61,020
- Sailor and Marine Oiler$74,920
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$34,590
- Stocker and Order Filler$34,700
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Duluth, MN?
About $60,800 a year ($29.23 an hour): the average of the 372 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Duluth, MN?
Emergency Medicine Physician ($434,200), Obstetrician and Gynecologist ($368,200), Physician ($364,700).
What are the most common jobs in Duluth, MN?
Home Health and Personal Care Aide (5,660 jobs), Registered Nurse (4,410 jobs), Retail Salesperson (3,490 jobs).
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.