Physician Salary in Minnesota
Median annual base pay is $152,048 across 224 reported Physician salaries in Minnesota.
Updated 19 September 2025
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $72,565 | $77,930 | $152,048 | $315,000 | $450,000 |
Top Cities in Minnesota
| City | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Mankato | $314,770 | 9 |
| Minneapolis | $256,870 | 43 |
| St. Cloud | $255,000 | 7 |
| St. Paul | $239,200 | 7 |
| Bemidji | $112,320 | 5 |
| Rochester | $82,510 | 116 |
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | $341,593 | 5 |
| Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. | $260,719 | 8 |
| CentraCare Clinic | $255,000 | 8 |
| Group Health, Inc. | $240,000 | 7 |
| Allina Health System | $239,200 | 6 |
| Sanford Clinic | $112,320 | 6 |
| Mayo Clinic | $86,025 | 134 |
| University of Minnesota Physicians | $74,464 | 11 |
| University of Minnesota | $66,581 | 7 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital (Community) | $265,000 | 11 |
| Hospital (Academic/Teaching) | $69,722 | 18 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior / Early Career | Resident (PGY2-3) | $77,930 | 96 |
| Senior | Fellow · Clinical Instructor | — | 2 |
| Lead / Expert | Attending Physician · Staff Physician · Assistant Professor | $309,750 | 108 |
By Specialty
| Specialty | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Radiology | $729,000 | 5 |
| Gastroenterology | $385,000 | 7 |
| Medical Oncology | $375,000 | 5 |
| Hematology/Oncology | $341,593 | 6 |
| Hospital Medicine - Adult | $315,813 | 13 |
| Psychiatry | $299,367 | 5 |
| Family Medicine | $260,000 | 16 |
| Internal Medicine | $239,200 | 7 |
Physician salaries in other states
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Common questions
How much does a Physician make in Minnesota?
The median Physician salary in Minnesota is $152,048 per year, based on 224 reported salaries.
Which city in Minnesota pays Physicians the most?
Mankato has the highest median at $314,770 per year, of the cities with enough reports to publish a median.
How much does a Physician at the Lead / Expert level make in Minnesota?
$309,750 per year at the median — $157,702 above the Physician median in Minnesota.
Which employers pay Physicians the most in Minnesota?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, Veterans Health Administration is highest at $341,593 per year.