Jobs & Employment in Minnesota

Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.

Topics

Dive into each indicator for Minnesota.

3.10 M
Labor force
3.0%
Unemployment rate
2024
68.5%
Labor force participation
Among the highest in the U.S.
≈ 3.01 M
Total employment
$84,313
Median household income
$11.13 /h
Minimum wage
2025, large employers
Healthcare & social assistance
Largest sector

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Unemployment rate

19902024
3% 39%

BLS state series.

Data table

Labor force3.10 M
Unemployment rate3.0%2024
Labor force participation68.5%Among the highest in the U.S.
Total employment≈ 3.01 M
Median household income$84,313
Minimum wage$11.13 /h2025, large employers
Largest sectorHealthcare & social assistance

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Minnesota vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

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