Minnesota Tech Association - overview Dashboard
Tech Talent Dashboard
Number of employers in Minnesota advertising for a tech occupation job, and therefore competing for the same talent
2,926
Tech Occupation Jobs (Ex. a software developer at a company in any industry)
105,935
Tech Industry Jobs (Any job at a tech sector company)
147,655
MN tech cluster occupation jobs are projected to increase 7% from 2024-2028 vs. the national projected growth rate of 12.0%. Regional job concentration per capita for MN Tech SOC cluster is 1.10 times the national job concentration, ie. there are 10% more MN Tech cluster jobs in this region than we would expect to find in the average region.
7%
Median Salary for MN Tech cluster occupation jobs (vs. $55K MN Avg.) MN Tech cluster jobs increased 2% from 2018-2023 vs. the national growth rate of 13% for this occupation group.
$101,582
Median Salary for Tech Industry Jobs (vs. $173K National Avg.). Tech industry jobs in MN are projected to grow 5% over the next 5 years (2024 - 2028). MN is about average for this kind of talent. The national average for an area this size is 160K jobs. MN avg. earnings among all industries is $84.2K vs. national avg. $84.8K.
$144,960
Tech Industry Contribution to Minnesota Gross Regional Product
$35.7 Billion
Tech Workforce Demographics
Leading Tech Industry Occupations
Top Minnesota Tech Industry Occupations
Label % of Industry in Occupation (2023), colour deepskyblue
% of Industry in Occupation (2023)
Tech Demographics
Age Distribution of Minnesota Tech Workforce Size by Occupation
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MN Tech Occupations by Race/Ethnicity
Minneapolis, St. Paul MSA Tech Workforce Distribution by Race
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Label Hispanic or Latino, colour deepskyblue
Hispanic or Latino
Label White, colour turquoise
White
Label Black or African American, colour teal
Black or African American
Label American Indian or Alaska Native, colour lightsteelblue
American Indian or Alaska Native
Label Asian, colour salmon
Asian
Label Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, colour turquoise
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Label Two or More Races, colour deepskyblue
Two or More Races
Minneapolis, St. Paul MSA Tech Workforce Distribution by Age
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Label 14-18, colour deepskyblue
14-18
Label 19-21, colour turquoise
19-21
Label 22-24, colour teal
22-24
Label 25-34, colour lightsteelblue
25-34
Label 35-44, colour salmon
35-44
Label 45-54, colour deepskyblue
45-54
Label 55-64, colour turquoise
55-64
Label 65+, colour teal
65+
Total Race Diversity of Tech Occupations
27%
Total Gender Diversity of Tech Occupations
26%
Gender Mix of Minnesota Tech Workforce by Occupation
Data Sortable by Column (click header)
Occupation | Males % of Occupation | Females % of Occupation | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 69.75% | 30.25% | 39.51% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 59.84% | 40.16% | 19.69% |
| Information Security Analysts | 79.96% | 20.04% | 59.91% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 71.05% | 28.95% | 42.1% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 71.84% | 28.16% | 43.68% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 71.89% | 28.11% | 43.78% |
| Computer Network Architects | 87.02% | 12.98% | 74.03% |
| Database Administrators | 62.27% | 37.73% | 24.54% |
| Database Architects | 64.01% | 35.99% | 28.02% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 79.59% | 20.41% | 59.18% |
| Computer Programmers | 76.69% | 23.31% | 53.39% |
| Software Developers | 79.33% | 20.67% | 58.66% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 66.29% | 33.71% | 32.58% |
| Web Developers | 66.26% | 33.74% | 32.51% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 59.84% | 40.16% | 19.68% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 70.78% | 29.22% | 41.56% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 84.45% | 15.55% | 68.89% |
Gender Mix of Minneapolis St. Paul MSA Tech Workforce by Occupation
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Occupation | Males % of Occupation | Females % of Occupation | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 69.64% | 30.36% | 39.29% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 59.65% | 40.35% | 19.3% |
| Information Security Analysts | 79.89% | 20.11% | 59.78% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 70.87% | 29.13% | 41.73% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 72.09% | 27.91% | 44.19% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 71.89% | 28.11% | 43.77% |
| Computer Network Architects | 86.93% | 13.07% | 73.86% |
| Database Administrators | 62.01% | 37.99% | 24.02% |
| Database Architects | 63.82% | 36.18% | 27.64% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 79.54% | 20.46% | 59.07% |
| Computer Programmers | 76.65% | 23.35% | 53.3% |
| Software Developers | 78.97% | 21.03% | 57.93% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 66.14% | 33.86% | 32.29% |
| Web Developers | 65.98% | 34.02% | 31.95% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 59.35% | 40.65% | 18.7% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 70.47% | 29.53% | 40.95% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 84.35% | 15.65% | 68.7% |
Tech Talent, Jobs, & Earnings
443,300 MN Residents Working Remotely (All Occupations)
14.7%
MN Median Age (vs. 39 National Avg.)
39
Long-Term Trend
Tech Job Postings
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
MN Tech Cluster Job Postings (hover to display values)
Job Postings by Educational Attainment
MN Tech Cluster Job Postings
Earnings
Tech Sector Earnings Comparison by State
Tech Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Annual Earnings by Tech Occupation in Minnesota
Computer and Information Systems Managers
$138,982
$213,643
Architectural and Engineering Managers
$147,549
$209,955
Natural Sciences Managers
$104,437
$185,536
Computer and Information Research Scientists
$116,756
$161,161
Software Developers
$99,131
$157,312
Database Architects
$107,276
$157,259
Computer Network Architects
$101,336
$157,205
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
$84,183
$152,699
Computer Systems Analysts
$91,687
$133,101
Database Administrators
$69,035
$130,339
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$81,543
$128,696
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
$80,350
$128,423
Computer Programmers
$59,896
$125,295
Web and Digital Interface Designers
$46,674
$97,456
Computer Network Support Specialists
$61,777
$89,458
Computer User Support Specialists
$53,852
$79,547
Desktop Publishers
$46,106
$72,183
Jobs & Commuting
Tech Worker Commuting Patterns by Top 20 Tech Job Counties
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Label 2023 Jobs, colour turquoise
2023 Jobs
Label 2023 Resident Workers, colour deepskyblue
2023 Resident Workers
Label 2023 Net Commuters, colour salmon
2023 Net Commuters
Top 20 Remote Worker Counties in Minnesota
County Name | % Remote Workers |
|---|---|
| Hennepin County, MN | 25.2% |
| Washington County, MN | 23.6% |
| Carver County, MN | 23.5% |
| Cook County, MN | 21.6% |
| Dakota County, MN | 21.3% |
| Ramsey County, MN | 20.5% |
| Scott County, MN | 19.7% |
| Anoka County, MN | 17.2% |
| Traverse County, MN | 16.8% |
| Lincoln County, MN | 16.4% |
| Olmsted County, MN | 15.4% |
| Wright County, MN | 15% |
| Grant County, MN | 14.6% |
| Chisago County, MN | 14.2% |
| Houston County, MN | 13.6% |
| Lac qui Parle County, MN | 13.5% |
| Sherburne County, MN | 13.5% |
| Nicollet County, MN | 13.3% |
| Crow Wing County, MN | 13.2% |
| Lake County, MN | 13.2% |
Top 10 Tech Occupations by Job Profile Count
Tech Occupation Cluster Job Profiles
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Occupation | Profiles | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 42,013 | 25.77% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 23,019 | 14.12% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 20,905 | 12.82% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 15,237 | 9.35% |
| Database Architects | 14,166 | 8.69% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 8,434 | 5.17% |
| Computer Network Architects | 6,836 | 4.19% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 6,194 | 3.8% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 5,882 | 3.61% |
| Database Administrators | 5,305 | 3.25% |
Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
Tech Occupation Cluster Job Profiles
Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 27% | 2% | -25% |
| Scalability | 27% | 3% | -24% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 26% | 3% | -23% |
| Workflow Management | 25% | 4% | -21% |
| Automation | 22% | 7% | -15% |
| Continuous Improvement Process | 19% | 4% | -15% |
| Python (Programming Language) | 18% | 8% | -10% |
| Application Programming Interface (API) | 17% | 5% | -12% |
| Software Engineering | 16% | 15% | -1% |
| Agile Methodology | 16% | 10% | -6% |
| Microsoft Azure | 15% | 4% | -11% |
| Project Management | 15% | 15% | 0% |
| Pipelines | 15% | 2% | -13% |
| CI/CD | 15% | 2% | -13% |
| SQL (Programming Language) | 14% | 15% | 1% |
| Amazon Web Services | 14% | 5% | -9% |
| Governance | 13% | 1% | -12% |
| Software Development | 12% | 12% | 0% |
| Machine Learning | 12% | 2% | -10% |
| Influencing Without Authority | 11% | 0% | -11% |
Employers
Employers
Top 10 Tech Employers by Social Profile Count
Company | Profiles | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| US Bank | 2,713 | 1.64% |
| Target | 2,583 | 1.56% |
| UnitedHealth Group | 2,340 | 1.42% |
| Medtronic | 2,218 | 1.34% |
| Mayo Clinic | 2,112 | 1.28% |
| 3M | 2,014 | 1.22% |
| Wells Fargo | 1,873 | 1.13% |
| Optum | 1,871 | 1.13% |
| State of Minnesota | 1,478 | 0.89% |
| Best Buy | 1,398 | 0.85% |
Self-reported employer of tech occupation workforce sourced from online social profile (Linkedin).
Top 20 Companies Currently Hiring
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Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change | Median Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group | 225 | -3.8% | $153,088 | 4.4 |
| Accenture | 152 | 11.8% | $124,672 | 1.3 |
| Optum | 114 | 17.5% | $127,744 | 4.16 |
| Target | 100 | 40.8% | $136,704 | 2 |
| US Bank | 74 | 27.6% | $130,048 | 2.01 |
| Medtronic | 68 | -1.4% | $156,160 | 2.18 |
| Mayo Clinic | 53 | -33.8% | $122,624 | 4.91 |
| University of Minnesota | 51 | -15% | $123,136 | 3.16 |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers | 50 | 56.3% | $165,376 | 1.5 |
| GovCIO | 49 | 22.5% | $122,112 | 1.24 |
| Maximus | 39 | 50% | $105,216 | 1.44 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 36 | -12.2% | $109,824 | 2.39 |
| 3M | 32 | -11.1% | $162,304 | 3.38 |
| Honeywell International | 32 | 68.4% | $130,048 | 2.06 |
| Thomson Reuters | 32 | -20% | $146,176 | 2.03 |
| Best Buy | 29 | -9.4% | $115,968 | 4.72 |
| Koch Trucking | 29 | 2.69 | ||
| State of Minnesota | 28 | 86.7% | $78,848 | 1.39 |
| Fairview Health Services | 27 | 58.8% | $89,344 | 2.85 |
| Cardinal Health | 26 | 23.8% | $115,456 | 1.15 |
Job Supply & Demand
Job Postings vs. Hiring by Tech Occupation
Occupation | Avg Monthly Postings (Jan 2024 - Dec 2024) | Avg Monthly Hires (Jan 2024 - Dec 2024) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 770 | 878 | 108 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 792 | 143 | -649 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 309 | 368 | 59 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 162 | 261 | 99 |
| Database Administrators | 144 | 29 | -115 |
| Database Architects | 149 | 18 | -131 |
| Web Developers | 73 | 54 | -19 |
| Computer Network Architects | 110 | 49 | -61 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 75 | 52 | -23 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 71 | 75 | 4 |
Tech Workforce Concentration and Migration
Top 20 Minnesota Cities with Tech Job Profiles
Social Profiles in Tech Occupations
City | Profiles | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 69,713 | 42.21% |
| Saint Paul, MN | 26,946 | 16.31% |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 4,614 | 2.79% |
| Rochester, MN | 4,515 | 2.73% |
| Duluth, MN | 2,866 | 1.74% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 2,207 | 1.34% |
| Lakeville, MN | 1,903 | 1.15% |
| Osseo, MN | 1,782 | 1.08% |
| Burnsville, MN | 1,733 | 1.05% |
| Mankato, MN | 1,593 | 0.96% |
| Shakopee, MN | 1,499 | 0.91% |
| Hopkins, MN | 1,320 | 0.8% |
| Minnetonka, MN | 1,184 | 0.72% |
| Inver Grove Heights, MN | 1,129 | 0.68% |
| Anoka, MN | 1,079 | 0.65% |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 929 | 0.56% |
| Andover, MN | 909 | 0.55% |
| Rosemount, MN | 908 | 0.55% |
| Savage, MN | 905 | 0.55% |
| Chaska, MN | 876 | 0.53% |
Tech Education Pipeline
Education Attainment
Minnesota Tech Workforce by Education Institution Affiliation
School Affiliation in MN Tech Cluster Occupation Profiles
School | Profiles | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 19,146 | 11.59% |
| Metropolitan State University | 9,955 | 6.03% |
| University of St Thomas | 5,007 | 3.03% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 4,576 | 2.77% |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | 4,481 | 2.71% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | 3,482 | 2.11% |
| Normandale Community College | 2,253 | 1.36% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | 2,236 | 1.35% |
| Hennepin Technical College | 1,987 | 1.2% |
| North Dakota State University | 1,982 | 1.2% |
Top 10 Minnesota Educational Institutions by Tech Program Completion
STEM Programs
Institution | 2024 Completions | % Completions Change (2023-2024) |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 3,896 | -5.78% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | 689 | -7.27% |
| University of St Thomas | 642 | 3.38% |
| Saint Cloud State University | 523 | 9.87% |
| Hennepin Technical College | 478 | -1.85% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 447 | -15.98% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | 433 | 59.78% |
| Metropolitan State University | 338 | 2.11% |
| Capella University | 307 | 7.34% |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | 256 | -11.11% |
Education Credentials
Education Credentials Issued by County in Minneapolis St. Paul Metro
2024 Completions
Award Level | Hennepin | Ramsey | Anoka | Dakota | Pierce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 658 | 83 | 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 117 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 0 |
| Associate's Degree | 515 | 217 | 146 | 114 | 0 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,056 | 1,143 | 0 | 0 | 413 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 45 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Master's Degree | 771 | 609 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Post-masters certificate | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's Degree | 545 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Education Pipeline
Tech Education Pipeline Trends
Degree Trend by Education Track
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Agriculture and Veteranary Science
Label Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, colour turquoise
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Label Engineering, colour teal
Engineering
Label Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians, colour lightsteelblue
Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians
Label Biological and Biomedical Sciences, colour salmon
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Label Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, colour deepskyblue
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences
Label Physical Sciences, colour turquoise
Physical Sciences
Label Science Technologies/Technicians, colour teal
Science Technologies/Technicians
Minnesota Tech Education Pipeline by Program
CIP Code | Description | 2024 Completions | % Completions Change (2019-2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | 992 | -3.69% |
| 11 | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4,647 | 18.82% |
| 14 | Engineering | 2,110 | -13.13% |
| 15 | Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians | 1,443 | 2.85% |
| 26 | Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2,902 | -3.11% |
| 29 | Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 0 | 0% |
| 40 | Physical Sciences | 769 | -24.16% |
| 41 | Science Technologies/Technicians | 23 | 91.67% |