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Laborer Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$22.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,709/year ($3,142/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 54,480 Laborer jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Laborer salary of $46,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,709 — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
| Gross (median) | $46,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,374 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,540 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$1,657 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,709 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,142 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Minnesota?
- The median Laborer salary in Minnesota is $46,280 per year ($22.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,110 and $52,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $46,280, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $37,709 per year ($3,142 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.5%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 54,480 Laborer jobs in Minnesota in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Minnesota state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Minnesota.