Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Minnesota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $81,600 | $86,427 | -6% |
| Median hourly wage | $39.23 | $41.55 | -6% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $82,759.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $87,868 | $60,500 | $115,500 | 109 |
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Minnesota is $81,600, or about $39.23 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Minnesota is -6% below the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Minnesota typically earn from $60,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 30,530 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $81,600, Minnesota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 214 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 70% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $105,420, Financial Examiners at $104,260, Financial and Investment Analysts at $102,990 — all figures are median annual wages for Minnesota.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Minnesota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 97.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 214 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 70% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Minnesota | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $105,420 | $1,190 |
| Financial Examiners | $104,260 | $1,280 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $102,990 | $7,450 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $102,660 | $5,280 |
| Management Analysts | $100,790 | $20,700 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $100,760 | $1,710 |
Minnesota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 97.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 721 occupations in Minnesota.