Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does an Accountant make in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$71,054 / yrTotal Pay
$65,624 / yrBase Pay
$5,430 / yrAdditional Pay

$71,054

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$52K$98K
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The estimated total pay for a Accountant is $71,054 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $65,624 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $5,430 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Related Job Titles

For Accountant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Some related job titles are Accounting Clerk Salaries with median pay of $42,574, Accountant-entry Level Salaries with median pay of $58,187, Junior Accountant Salaries with median pay of $57,918, Staff Accountant Salaries with median pay of $71,674.

Top Paying Companies

For an Accountant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Accountant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Employers include CBRE, Cargill and U.S. Bank.

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$102,600/yr

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Top Paying Industries

For an Accountant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top 5 paying industries for an Accountant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN are Real Estate with a median total pay of $102,600, Agriculture with a median total pay of $100,406, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $96,431, Healthcare with a median total pay of $94,212, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $90,943.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Real EstateReal Estate$102,600

    7% Higher than other industries

  • AgricultureAgriculture$100,406

    5% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$96,431

    1% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$94,212

    2% Lower than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$90,943

    5% Lower than other industries

Real Estate

The top paying company in Real Estate for Accountant is CBRE.

CBRECBRE$102,600/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?

Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.

How does the Accountant salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Accountant in US is $60,057 per year based on 26,210 salary contributions, which is 0.89% less than the salary for a Accountant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Accountant gets the highest compensation are Clean Harbors, Inc., Simply Hired Inc. and Amazon.com, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 6.48% more than smaller companies for a Accountant.

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Accountant

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 7-9 years

$58,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago
Accountant

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$52,525

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Accountant

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$44,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Accountant

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$118,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Accountant

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$63,900

/yr

$63K | $900

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Accounting

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

15+ years
3 days ago
Accountant

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$80,500

/yr

$77K | $4K

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago
Payroll Accountant

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago
Accounting

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted 4 days ago

15+ years
4 days ago

Accountant pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for an Accountant is $65,624 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 47151 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Accountant employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for an Accountant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $87,654 per year.

The lowest salary for an Accountant in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $49,130 per year.

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