How much does an engineer make in Minnesota?
$108,900a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Minnesota. That is $52.33 an hour or $9,071 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.33
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,790Median: $108,900Highest 10%: $167,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,790 | $35.48 | |
| 25th | $87,840 | $42.23 | |
| Median | $108,900 | $52.33 | |
| 75th | $132,400 | $63.66 | |
| 90th | $167,100 | $80.35 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $120,000 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $103,400 |
| Fargo, ND | $97,390 |
| Duluth, MN | $90,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 34. Wisconsin | $110,400 |
| 35. Utah | $110,300 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $109,000 |
| 37. Minnesota | $108,900 |
| 38. Florida | $105,400 |
| 39. Nevada | $103,800 |
| 40. Delaware | $103,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $52.33 ($108,900 a year).
Do engineers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $108,900 against $122,900 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for engineer pay?
Minnesota ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays engineers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $120,000 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.