People who work in manufacturing make a wide range of products to improve the lives of people around the world – from medical devices to food to recreational vehicles and everything in between. There are more than 315,000 people working in Minnesota's manufacturing sector who took home $27.3 billion in wages in 2025, the second-largest total payroll among private sector industries. Manufacturing careers in Minnesota pay an average annual wage of just over $86,600, which is $9,660 (12.6%) higher than the state’s overall average wage in 2025. Many manufacturing jobs can be started with a high school diploma or GED and on-the-job training. There is a big demand for people to work in manufacturing positions in Minnesota, now and into the future: Minnesota expects more than 92,000 job openings for manufacturing production positions through 2034.
October is Manufacturing Month in Minnesota; we have resources for exploring Manufacturing careers year round!
The following 15 occupations are in top demand in Manufacturing in Minnesota. Select an occupation to learn more including watch a short video, get more information on wages, daily work activities, education requirements, find jobs, and more.
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