Updated Sep 15, 2022

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

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$68,311 / yrTotal Pay
$62,335 / yrBase Pay
$5,977 / yrAdditional Pay

$68,311

 / yr
$44K$107K
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The estimated total pay for a Associate is $68,311 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $62,335 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 $5,977 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

$68,311 /yr
Associate
$99,459 /yr
Senior Associate
$66,769 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For an Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Employers include Stinson, Dorsey & Whitney and Fredrikson & Byron.

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Stinson
$279,151/yr
9
RBC
$134,350/yr
10
Amazon
$125,288/yr

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$103,008

 / yr

$97,633

 / yr

$112,957

 / yr

$60

 / hr

$228,374

 / yr

$176,611

 / yr

$213,456

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$90,996

 / yr

$199,205

 / yr

$119,496

 / yr

$187,674

 / yr

$134,350

 / yr

$28

 / hr

$100,726

 / yr

$22

 / hr

$221,129

 / yr

$95,848

 / yr

$95,781

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$279,151

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Top Paying Industries

For an Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top 5 paying industries for an Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN are Legal with a median total pay of $221,129, Agriculture with a median total pay of $156,510, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $148,053, Information Technology with a median total pay of $108,142, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $100,726.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • LegalLegal$221,129

    44% Higher than other industries

  • AgricultureAgriculture$156,510

    21% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$148,053

    17% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$108,142

    14% Lower than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$100,726

    22% Lower than other industries

Legal

Top paying companies in Legal for Associate are Stinson, Dorsey & Whitney, and Fredrikson & Byron.

StinsonStinson$279,151/yr
Dorsey & WhitneyDorsey & Whitney$228,374/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Consulting?

Consulting jobs provide opportunities to build both general and specialized skills and develop at all stages of a worker’s professional career. Requirements vary widely by industry, with workers being compensated more for higher education and specialization. Additionally, workers have the opportunity to expand their professional network and undergo continuous on-the-job training to upskill and meet evolving client requirements.

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

The average salary for a Associate in US is $85,778 per year based on 61,412 salary contributions, which is 19.34% more than the salary for a Associate 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 Associate gets the highest compensation are Morgan Stanley, Fenwick & West LLP and Citigroup Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 69.54% more than smaller companies for a Associate.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$315,000

/yr

$175K | $140K

Submitted 3 days ago

1-3 years
3 days ago
Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 10-14 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

10-14 years
5 days ago
Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 7-9 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

7-9 years
5 days ago
Fullfillment Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted 5 days ago

1-3 years
5 days ago
Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$17

/hr

Submitted 5 days ago

1-3 years
5 days ago
Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 10-14 years

$130,000

/yr

$120K | $10K

Submitted 6 days ago

10-14 years
6 days ago
Evaluation Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted 7 days ago

4-6 years
7 days ago
Associate

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$16

/hr

Submitted 8 days ago

4-6 years
8 days ago

Associate pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for an Associate is $62,335 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 116782 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Associate employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for an Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $95,651 per year.

The lowest salary for an Associate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $40,623 per year.

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