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Minnesota — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Minnesota pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Minnesota pays +26.1% above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $47,540 vs national approx. $37,695). Across 22 sectors, Minnesota's highest-premium sector is Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Minnesota's top sector premium: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations at GUPPI +26.1% (national avg: $37,695).

How this is calculated
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations +26.1%

Minnesota — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$47,540$37,695+26.1%
2Construction and Extraction Occupations$72,590$60,202+20.6%
3Protective Service Occupations$58,980$51,939+13.6%
4Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$47,560$43,676+8.9%
5Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$98,840$90,805+8.8%
6Community and Social Service Occupations$61,980$57,575+7.7%
7Healthcare Support Occupations$40,420$37,607+7.5%
8Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$62,920$59,120+6.4%
9Office and Administrative Support Occupations$50,900$47,910+6.2%
10Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$40,840$38,525+6.0%
11Production Occupations$49,290$46,816+5.3%
12Personal Care and Service Occupations$36,650$35,534+3.1%
13Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$33,860$33,497+1.1%
14Sales and Related Occupations$39,360$39,171+0.5%
15Management Occupations$126,620$126,800−0.1%
16Legal Occupations$105,100$106,531−1.3%
17Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$83,150$85,407−2.6%
18Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$59,500$61,160−2.7%
19Business and Financial Operations Occupations$83,280$85,690−2.8%
20Architecture and Engineering Occupations$96,960$100,184−3.2%
21Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$62,480$64,550−3.2%
22Computer and Mathematical Occupations$104,140$113,425−8.2%

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Sector GUPPI for Minnesota: +26.1%State median: $47,540 · National avg: $37,695

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Minnesota?
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Minnesota: +26.1% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $47,540/yr vs national $37,695/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Minnesota?
Computer and Mathematical Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Minnesota: −8.2% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $104,140/yr vs national $113,425/yr).
How does Minnesota compare to other states for sector pay?
Minnesota (MN) has 14 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 8 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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