Financial Analyst salary in Minneapolis, MN
Median pay, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro
$103,350/year
about $49.69 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $79,030 – $128,680
Half of financial analysts in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area earn more than $103,350 a year and half earn less. That's 1% higher than the national median of $102,740, and ranks #13 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $65,640 | $31.56 |
| 25th | $79,030 | $38.00 |
| Median (50th) | $103,350 | $49.69 |
| 75th | $128,680 | $61.87 |
| 90th (top earners) | $165,510 | $79.57 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a financial analyst job in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $79,030 ($38.00/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $79,030 to $128,680 ($38.00 to $61.87/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $128,680 ($61.87/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Bonuses can be a big part of pay in finance, so ask what a typical bonus has been, not just the target.
- Corporate FP&A roles and investment roles share this title but pay quite differently.
- A CFA charter or progress toward it can support a higher offer for investment roles.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro. Occupation: Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.