How much does a life make in Minnesota?
$49,410a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Minnesota. That is $23.75 an hour or $4,118 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.75
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,060Median: $49,410Highest 10%: $80,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,060 | $19.26 | |
| 25th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| 75th | $62,110 | $29.86 | |
| 90th | $80,950 | $38.92 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fargo, ND | $53,090 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $49,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 41. Idaho | $50,600 |
| 42. Iowa | $50,480 |
| 43. Missouri | $50,410 |
| 44. Minnesota | $49,410 |
| 45. Ohio | $49,210 |
| 46. North Carolina | $49,200 |
| 47. Texas | $48,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $23.75 ($49,410 a year).
Do lifes make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $49,410 against $62,280 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for life pay?
Minnesota ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays lifes the most?
Fargo, ND-MN, with a median of $53,090 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.