Physician Salary in Minnesota
Median annual base pay is $254,538 across 163 reported Physician salaries in Minnesota.
Updated 17 September 2025
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $72,565 | $85,820 | $254,538 | $356,061 | $495,000 |
Top Cities in Minnesota
| City | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $340,000 | 26 |
| Mankato | $321,727 | 8 |
| St. Paul | $240,000 | 6 |
| Rochester | $86,025 | 90 |
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | $341,593 | 5 |
| Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. | $260,719 | 8 |
| Group Health, Inc. | $240,000 | 7 |
| Mayo Clinic | $89,253 | 107 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital (Community) | $375,000 | 6 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior / Early Career | Resident (PGY2-3) | $82,510 | 66 |
| Lead / Expert | Attending Physician · Staff Physician · Assistant Professor | $336,750 | 90 |
By Specialty
| Specialty | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Radiology | $729,000 | 5 |
| Gastroenterology | $385,000 | 7 |
| Hematology/Oncology | $341,593 | 5 |
| Hospital Medicine - Adult | $321,727 | 11 |
| Family Medicine | $265,000 | 13 |
| Internal Medicine | $255,000 | 5 |
Physician salaries in other states
- Alabama
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- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
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- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
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- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
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- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Common questions
How much does a Physician make in Minnesota?
The median Physician salary in Minnesota is $254,538 per year, based on 163 reported salaries.
Which city in Minnesota pays Physicians the most?
Minneapolis has the highest median at $340,000 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?
$336,750 per year at the median — $82,212 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.