Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 401 detailed occupations covering about 172,460 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 4.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $167,330 | +0.6% | 120 |
| Pharmacists | $136,920 | +0.7% | 420 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $135,480 | +7.3% | 300 |
| Physician Assistants | $134,350 | +3.3% | 160 |
| Marketing Managers | $132,880 | -26% | 200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $132,020 | -22.1% | 220 |
| Chief Executives | $131,130 | +50.9% | 370 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $122,830 | -25.7% | 110 |
| Optometrists | $112,760 | -14.5% | 80 |
| Human Resources Managers | $112,310 | -17.6% | 130 |
| Managers, All Other | $110,770 | -17.1% | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $110,440 | -1.4% | 670 |
| Sales Managers | $109,950 | -18.7% | 370 |
| Purchasing Managers | $108,350 | -20.6% | 30 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $108,330 | -31.3% | 30 |
| Construction Managers | $105,300 | +0.4% | 250 |
| Computer Network Architects | $105,140 | -19% | 40 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $105,000 | -11.9% | 40 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $103,490 | 0% | 310 |
| Software Developers | $102,690 | -38.4% | 490 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $102,060 | +6.2% | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,070 | -8.7% | 670 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $101,010 | -5.1% | 160 |
| Lawyers | $100,740 | -30.9% | 370 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $100,380 | -2.2% | 70 |