Careers in Minnesota
Minnesota’s regional price level is below the national average (index 98.621, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 4.6% · Labor force participation: 67.2% · 3,000,854 people employed (2026-07, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Radiologists$708,340
- 2Dermatologists$625,790
- 3Surgeons, All Other$568,150
- 4Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$537,830
- 5Anesthesiologists$496,510
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Home Health and Personal Care Aides128,680 employed
- 2Retail Salespersons74,840 employed
- 3General and Operations Managers72,860 employed
- 4Registered Nurses70,110 employed
- 5Fast Food and Counter Workers58,970 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other15.39× national avg
- 2Gambling Service Workers, All Other11.03× national avg
- 3Animal Breeders6.65× national avg
- 4Prepress Technicians and Workers6.36× national avg
- 5Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary6.10× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Radiologists$718,245
- 2Dermatologists$634,540
- 3Surgeons, All Other$576,094
- 4Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$545,350
- 5Anesthesiologists$503,453
Strongest Opportunity Score
See full list →- 1Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors96.5 / 100
- 2Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping95.7 / 100
- 3Print Binding and Finishing Workers93.6 / 100
- 4Veterinary Technologists and Technicians92.5 / 100
- 5Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers91.3 / 100
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score is a Career Atlas USA calculation — see methodology.