Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 326 detailed occupations covering about 105,030 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 3.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $231,900 | +9.1% | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $198,110 | +19.1% | 50 |
| Chief Executives | $145,700 | +67.7% | 240 |
| Pharmacists | $136,990 | +0.7% | 190 |
| Physician Assistants | $133,900 | +3% | 90 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,910 | +5.3% | 180 |
| Marketing Managers | $132,580 | -26.1% | 110 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $131,700 | -20.4% | 100 |
| Sales Managers | $120,630 | -10.8% | 240 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $113,630 | -33% | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $112,920 | +0.8% | 440 |
| Managers, All Other | $110,480 | -17.3% | 50 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $109,350 | +2.7% | 100 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $107,380 | -25.5% | 110 |
| Lawyers | $107,140 | -26.5% | 120 |
| Human Resources Managers | $104,860 | -23.1% | 90 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $101,970 | -1.4% | 190 |
| Electrical Engineers | $99,210 | -7.2% | 90 |
| Construction Managers | $99,040 | -5.6% | 120 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $99,010 | -3.5% | 30 |
| Software Developers | $98,960 | -40.6% | 300 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $97,780 | -11.7% | 430 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $97,690 | -16.5% | 270 |
| Veterinarians | $96,470 | -19% | 100 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $96,350 | +14.1% | 40 |