Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 191 detailed occupations covering about 35,360 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 4.1% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $140,390 | +3.2% | 70 |
| Chief Executives | $132,100 | +52% | 100 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,750 | -0.2% | 30 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,930 | +2.1% | 70 |
| Sales Managers | $125,270 | -7.3% | 60 |
| Construction Managers | $122,320 | +16.6% | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $116,660 | -12.7% | 50 |
| Electrical Engineers | $116,640 | +9.1% | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $114,860 | -32.2% | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,860 | -6.1% | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $108,470 | -3.2% | 150 |
| Lawyers | $105,290 | -27.8% | 50 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $103,110 | -0.3% | 70 |
| Software Developers | $101,980 | -38.8% | 40 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $101,000 | -5.1% | 50 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $100,880 | -8.9% | 180 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,660 | +1% | 60 |
| Veterinarians | $98,220 | -17.5% | 40 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $98,100 | +14.8% | 80 |
| Industrial Engineers | $93,360 | -6.1% | 90 |
| Project Management Specialists | $88,750 | -10% | 90 |
| Dental Hygienists | $86,610 | -1.1% | 90 |
| Compliance Officers | $85,570 | +13.1% | 120 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $84,860 | +93.2% | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $84,580 | -16.9% | 50 |