How much does a transportation worker make in Minnesota?
$45,200a year
Median yearly pay for transportation workers in Minnesota. That is $21.73 an hour or $3,767 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.73
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 36
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,020Median: $45,200Highest 10%: $81,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,020 | $21.64 | |
| 25th | $45,030 | $21.65 | |
| Median | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| 75th | $57,330 | $27.56 | |
| 90th | $81,910 | $39.38 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for transportation workers.
| 13. New York | $48,450 |
| 14. California | $47,590 |
| 15. Tennessee | $46,280 |
| 16. Minnesota | $45,200 |
| 17. Georgia | $44,070 |
| 18. North Carolina | $43,660 |
| 19. Louisiana | $43,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a transportation worker make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $21.73 ($45,200 a year).
Do transportation workers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $45,200 against $45,650 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for transportation worker pay?
Minnesota ranks 16 of 36 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays transportation workers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $45,200 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.