Wages in the State of Minnesota Exceed Wages in the United States

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Total wages in all industries in Minnesota can be described as relatively low when analyzed with other States in the United States. The overall wages are greater than the wages in United States of $40,259.

The counties in the State of Minnesota in terms of total industry wages in the 2nd quarter of 2006, range from $50,935 in Hennepin County to a low of a $17,912 in Wilkin County.

Top ten counties in terms of industry wages in the Minnesota
Total Industry Wages

1. Hennepin County ($50,935)
2. Ramsey County ($45,537)
3. Olmsted County ($42,303)
4. Anoka County ($40,764)
5. Dakota County ($39,743)
6. Carver County ($39,154)
7. Faribault County ($36,919)
8. Scott County ($36,608)
9. Washington County ($35,746)
10. Steele County ($34,780)


About: These facts are part of the eCanned.com Industry Analysis Series.

Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.