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Accountant Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$81,600/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.23/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
30,530
public U.S. Median
$83,680
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$82,741 #32 of 51

Accountant pay in Minnesota, explained

Accountants in Minnesota earn a median of $81,600 per year ($39.23 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $83,680. Entry-level workers earn around $58,280, while the most experienced accountants reach about $138,960. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $81,600 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $81,600 is worth about $82,741 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #32 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Accountant pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,280
$28.02/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$81,600
$39.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$138,960
$66.81/hr

Accountant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $81,600 $82,741
Wisconsin $79,400 $84,383 +$2,200
South Dakota $78,880 $89,043 +$2,720
Iowa $77,440 $88,239 +$4,160
North Dakota $75,730 $85,129 +$5,870

Accountant in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do accountants make in Minnesota?

Accountants in Minnesota earn a median of $81,600 per year ($39.23 per hour), compared with $83,680 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay accountants well?

At $81,600, Minnesota pays 2% below the national median for accountants. An estimated 30,530 work in the state.

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