How much does a life make in Minneapolis?
$49,410a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $23.75 an hour or $4,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.75
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 150 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,060Median: $49,410Highest 10%: $80,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,060 | $19.26 | |
| 25th | $44,560 | $21.42 | |
| Median | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| 75th | $63,960 | $30.75 | |
| 90th | $80,950 | $38.92 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $23.75 ($49,410 a year).
Do lifes make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $49,410 against $62,280 nationally, 21% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $49,410, so Minneapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for life pay?
150 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,950 or more.
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.