Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Minnesota
The median accountant in Minnesota earned $81,600 a year in May 2025[1], 2.5% below the US median of $83,680. That puts Minnesota at #18 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $58,280 | $81,600 | $138,960 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Minnesota earns $68,190–$105,020; the top tenth earns $138,960 or more, 2.4 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Minnesota median that makes about $116,571 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Minnesota
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $110,290 | 21,820 | |
| Rochester, MN | $109,220 | 760 | |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $95,010 | 990 | |
| St. Cloud, MN | $95,870 | 800 | |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $94,280 | 940 | |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $93,410 | 260 | |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $94,520 | 930 | |
| Mankato, MN | $94,850 | 400 | |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $89,490 | 1,340 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI pays the most ($86,500) and Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area the least ($73,830): $12,670 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | +0.6% | |
| Georgia (US state) | +0.4% | |
| Minnesota | +0.0% | |
| Nevada | +0.0% | |
| Texas | -0.8% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Minnesota?
The median was $81,600 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $68,190 to $105,020.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Minnesota?
About $116,571 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Minnesota do accountants earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $86,500 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
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- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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