| Industry | OES Employment | OES Median Wage |
| Education and Health Services | 41,960 | $16.23/hr |
| Manufacturing | 37,940 | $16.79/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 34,680 | $13.26/hr |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 14,430 | $9.00/hr |
| Public Administration | 12,840 | $19.09/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 11,550 | $14.73/hr |
| Financial Activities | 9,250 | $17.29/hr |
| Construction | 6,490 | $19.47/hr |
| Other Services | 5,070 | $11.45/hr |
| Natural Resources and Mining | 590 | $18.32/hr |
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| Geography (click title for details) | OES | Projections |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - |
| Minneapolis-Saint Paul MN-WI MSA |
1,749,870 |
$19.37/hr |
N/A |
| Northwest Balance of State |
180,120 |
$15.00/hr |
N/A |
| Southeast Balance of State |
174,800 |
$15.12/hr |
N/A |
| Fargo-Moorhead ND-MN MSA |
125,810 |
$16.05/hr |
N/A |
| Duluth-Superior MN-WI MSA |
122,940 |
$16.33/hr |
N/A |
| Southwest Balance of State |
121,470 |
$14.51/hr |
N/A |
| Rochester MN MSA |
100,910 |
$19.12/hr |
N/A |
| Saint Cloud MN MSA |
95,920 |
$15.92/hr |
N/A |
| La Crosse WI-MN MSA |
70,980 |
$15.85/hr |
N/A |
| Northeast Balance of State |
53,170 |
$14.86/hr |
N/A |
| Grand Forks ND-MN MSA |
49,500 |
$15.25/hr |
N/A |
| Mankato-North Mankato, MN MetroSA |
48,340 |
$15.25/hr |
N/A |
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