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Data Analyst Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$128,800/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.92/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
4,020
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$130,601 #2 of 49

Data Analyst pay in Minnesota, explained

Data analysts in Minnesota earn a median of $128,800 per year ($61.92 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $65,730, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $179,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $128,800 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $128,800 is worth about $130,601 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #2 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,730
$31.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$128,800
$61.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$179,640
$86.37/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $128,800 $130,601
Wisconsin $106,680 $113,375 +$22,120
South Dakota $96,150 $108,539 +$32,650
Iowa $95,830 $109,193 +$32,970
North Dakota $81,900 $92,065 +$46,900

Data Analyst in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in Minnesota?

Data analysts in Minnesota earn a median of $128,800 per year ($61.92 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay data analysts well?

At $128,800, Minnesota pays 7% above the national median for data analysts. An estimated 4,020 work in the state.

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