What surgeons, all other earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $568,150 | $273.15 | 330 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $604,890 | $290.81 | 80 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $503,740 | $242.18 | 40 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – |
Surgeons, All Other in Minnesota earned a median of $568,150 a year ($273.15 an hour) in May 2025, 37% more than the national median of $414,010. The middle half earned $93,830 to $729,200.
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Fargo, ND-MN at $604,890.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.