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
2,872
Tech Occupation Jobs (Ex. a software developer at a company in any industry)
107,502
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 Current Year Hispanic or Latino % of Occupation, colour turquoise
Current Year Hispanic or Latino % of Occupation
Label Current Year White % of Occupation, colour deepskyblue
Current Year White % of Occupation
Label Current Year Black or African American % of Occupation, colour teal
Current Year Black or African American % of Occupation
Label Current Year American Indian or Alaska Native % of Occupation, colour lightsteelblue
Current Year American Indian or Alaska Native % of Occupation
Label Current Year Asian % of Occupation, colour salmon
Current Year Asian % of Occupation
Label Current Year Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander % of Occupation, colour gray
Current Year Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander % of Occupation
Label Current Year Two or More Races % of Occupation, colour mediumslateblue
Current Year Two or More Races % of Occupation
Minneapolis, St. Paul MSA Tech Workforce Distribution by Age
Label Current Year Age 14-18 % of Occupation, colour salmon
Current Year Age 14-18 % of Occupation
Label Current Year Age 19-21 % of Occupation, colour lightsteelblue
Current Year Age 19-21 % of Occupation
Label Current Year Age 22-24 % of Occupation, colour teal
Current Year Age 22-24 % of Occupation
Label Current Year Age 25-34 % of Occupation, colour turquoise
Current Year Age 25-34 % of Occupation
Label Current Year Age 35-44 % of Occupation, colour deepskyblue
Current Year Age 35-44 % of Occupation
Label Current Year Age 45-54 % of Occupation, colour darkgray
Current Year Age 45-54 % of Occupation
Label Current Year Age 55-64 % of Occupation, colour darkseagreen
Current Year Age 55-64 % of Occupation
Label Current Year Age 65+ % of Occupation, colour plum
Current Year Age 65+ % of Occupation
Total Race Diversity of Tech Occupations
28%
Total Gender Diversity of Tech Occupations
27%
Gender Mix of Minnesota Tech Workforce by Occupation
Data Sortable by Column (click header)
Description | Males % of Occupation | Females % of Occupation | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 69.47% | 30.53% | 38.94% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 60.9% | 39.1% | 21.79% |
| Information Security Analysts | 79.87% | 20.13% | 59.74% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 71.6% | 28.4% | 43.19% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 71.64% | 28.36% | 43.28% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 72% | 28% | 44% |
| Computer Network Architects | 86.42% | 13.58% | 72.85% |
| Database Administrators | 61.32% | 38.68% | 22.65% |
| Database Architects | 63.55% | 36.45% | 27.1% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 79.34% | 20.66% | 58.68% |
| Computer Programmers | 77.76% | 22.24% | 55.52% |
| Software Developers | 79.34% | 20.66% | 58.68% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 68.78% | 31.22% | 37.56% |
| Web Developers | 68.15% | 31.85% | 36.3% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 64.8% | 35.2% | 29.61% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 70.64% | 29.36% | 41.28% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 82.86% | 17.14% | 65.72% |
Gender Mix of Minneapolis St. Paul MSA Tech Workforce by Occupation
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Description | Males % of Occupation | Females % of Occupation | Gender Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 69.37% | 30.63% | 38.73% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 60.71% | 39.29% | 21.41% |
| Information Security Analysts | 79.97% | 20.03% | 59.93% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 71.57% | 28.43% | 43.14% |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | 72.07% | 27.93% | 44.14% |
| Computer User Support Specialists | 72.02% | 27.98% | 44.04% |
| Computer Network Architects | 86.35% | 13.65% | 72.69% |
| Database Administrators | 61.53% | 38.47% | 23.06% |
| Database Architects | 63.4% | 36.6% | 26.8% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 79.08% | 20.92% | 58.16% |
| Computer Programmers | 77.78% | 22.22% | 55.55% |
| Software Developers | 79.2% | 20.8% | 58.4% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 68.57% | 31.43% | 37.14% |
| Web Developers | 67.89% | 32.11% | 35.77% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 64.55% | 35.45% | 29.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 70.29% | 29.71% | 40.59% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 83.35% | 16.65% | 66.7% |
Tech Talent, Jobs, & Earnings
400,430 MN Residents Working Remotely (All Occupations)
13.6%
MN Median Age (vs. 38 National Avg.)
38
Long-Term Trend
Tech Job Postings
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
MN Tech Cluster Job Postings (hover to display values)
Current 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
$132,935
$211,447
Architectural and Engineering Managers
$136,631
$205,626
Natural Sciences Managers
$108,618
$168,542
Computer and Information Research Scientists
$109,232
$156,364
Computer Network Architects
$99,166
$154,999
Software Developers
$96,411
$145,733
Database Architects
$102,808
$143,901
Computer Systems Analysts
$84,927
$134,310
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
$76,414
$134,174
Database Administrators
$69,720
$128,270
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
$84,218
$127,654
Computer Programmers
$66,683
$120,049
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
$77,832
$115,902
Web and Digital Interface Designers
$53,941
$98,927
Computer Network Support Specialists
$63,037
$91,459
Desktop Publishers
$44,387
$84,535
Computer User Support Specialists
$53,046
$79,135
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 | 19% |
| Carver County, MN | 18.7% |
| Washington County, MN | 18% |
| Cook County, MN | 17.8% |
| Traverse County, MN | 16.4% |
| Lincoln County, MN | 16% |
| Scott County, MN | 15.9% |
| Dakota County, MN | 15.8% |
| Ramsey County, MN | 15.2% |
| Grant County, MN | 13.5% |
| Rice County, MN | 13.4% |
| Anoka County, MN | 13.2% |
| Lac qui Parle County, MN | 13% |
| Nicollet County, MN | 12.9% |
| Marshall County, MN | 11.9% |
| Hubbard County, MN | 11.8% |
| Kittson County, MN | 11.2% |
| Wright County, MN | 11.2% |
| Lake County, MN | 11.1% |
| Olmsted County, MN | 11.1% |
Top 10 Tech Occupations by Job Profile Count
Tech Occupation Cluster Job Profiles
LowHigh
Occupation (SOC) | Profiles | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineers | 7,380 | 7.43% |
| Software Developers | 1,682 | 1.69% |
| Principal Software Engineers | 891 | 0.9% |
| Business Systems Analysts | 880 | 0.89% |
| IT Specialists | 849 | 0.85% |
| IT Managers | 835 | 0.84% |
| Systems Administrators | 831 | 0.84% |
| Data Engineers | 646 | 0.65% |
| Chief Technology Officers | 643 | 0.65% |
| Systems Engineers | 613 | 0.62% |
Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
Tech Occupation Cluster Job Profiles
Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 25% | 2% | -23% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 24% | 3% | -21% |
| Scalability | 24% | 3% | -21% |
| Workflow Management | 23% | 4% | -19% |
| Automation | 21% | 7% | -14% |
| Continuous Improvement Process | 18% | 4% | -14% |
| Python (Programming Language) | 17% | 8% | -9% |
| Software Engineering | 16% | 15% | -1% |
| Agile Methodology | 15% | 10% | -5% |
| Project Management | 15% | 15% | 0% |
| Application Programming Interface (API) | 15% | 5% | -10% |
| Microsoft Azure | 14% | 4% | -10% |
| SQL (Programming Language) | 14% | 15% | 1% |
| Governance | 13% | 1% | -12% |
| Amazon Web Services | 13% | 5% | -8% |
| CI/CD | 12% | 2% | -10% |
| Machine Learning | 11% | 2% | -9% |
| Auditing | 11% | 4% | -7% |
| Influencing Without Authority | 10% | 0% | -10% |
| Software Development | 10% | 12% | 2% |
Employers
Employers
Top 10 Tech Employers by Social Profile Count
Company | Profiles | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Target | 2,051 | 2.06% |
| Mayo Clinic | 1,789 | 1.8% |
| Medtronic | 1,779 | 1.79% |
| US Bank | 1,673 | 1.68% |
| UnitedHealth Group | 1,648 | 1.66% |
| Optum | 1,479 | 1.49% |
| Wells Fargo | 1,316 | 1.32% |
| 3M | 1,223 | 1.23% |
| University of Minnesota | 1,076 | 1.08% |
| State of Minnesota | 1,037 | 1.04% |
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 | 198 | 0.5% | $153,344 | 4.6 |
| Accenture | 124 | 16.1% | $129,792 | 1.26 |
| Optum | 81 | -3.7% | $153,344 | 3.53 |
| Mayo Clinic | 78 | 20.5% | $123,136 | 3.97 |
| Target | 66 | 27.3% | $136,704 | 1.83 |
| University of Minnesota | 62 | -27.4% | $100,096 | 2.56 |
| US Bank | 55 | 3.6% | $120,832 | 2.07 |
| Oracle | 54 | 0% | $132,608 | 1.65 |
| Medtronic | 49 | 28.6% | $170,496 | 1.84 |
| DataAnnotation | 45 | $114,432 | 2.13 | |
| GovCIO | 44 | -2.3% | $122,112 | 1.43 |
| Best Buy | 42 | 16.7% | $36,864 | 5.98 |
| Thomson Reuters | 41 | 29.3% | $121,600 | 2.49 |
| Wipro | 41 | -22% | $97,536 | 3.9 |
| TriWest Healthcare Alliance | 37 | 13.5% | $131,840 | 1.7 |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers | 36 | 25% | $165,376 | 1.17 |
| General Motors | 35 | -11.4% | $171,520 | 1 |
| IBM | 35 | 5.7% | 1.29 | |
| Walmart | 32 | 21.9% | $57,088 | 1.5 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 31 | 45.2% | $109,568 | 2.48 |
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 | 45,019 | 45.3% |
| Saint Paul, MN | 14,931 | 15.02% |
| Rochester, MN | 2,949 | 2.97% |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 2,793 | 2.81% |
| Duluth, MN | 1,382 | 1.39% |
| Lakeville, MN | 1,133 | 1.14% |
| St. Cloud, MN | 1,124 | 1.13% |
| Hopkins, MN | 1,055 | 1.06% |
| Burnsville, MN | 991 | 1% |
| Shakopee, MN | 881 | 0.89% |
| Osseo, MN | 849 | 0.85% |
| Mankato, MN | 815 | 0.82% |
| Maple Grove, MN | 749 | 0.75% |
| Minnetonka, MN | 606 | 0.61% |
| Savage, MN | 601 | 0.6% |
| Chaska, MN | 567 | 0.57% |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 559 | 0.56% |
| Rosemount, MN | 553 | 0.56% |
| Prior Lake, MN | 542 | 0.55% |
| Andover, MN | 533 | 0.54% |
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 | 17,052 | 17.16% |
| Winona State University | 5,599 | 5.63% |
| Saint Cloud State University | 4,618 | 4.65% |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | 4,191 | 4.22% |
| University of Saint Thomas (Minnesota) | 3,247 | 3.27% |
| University of Minnesota Duluth | 3,093 | 3.11% |
| University of Saint Thomas (Texas) | 2,407 | 2.42% |
| Carlson School of Management | 2,121 | 2.13% |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | 1,841 | 1.85% |
| Normandale Community College | 1,829 | 1.84% |
Top 10 Minnesota Educational Institutions by Tech Program Completion
STEM Programs
Institution | Completions (2023) | Growth % YOY (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 4,073 | 3.2% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | 727 | 0.8% |
| University of St Thomas | 609 | -14.5% |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | 525 | -4% |
| Saint Cloud State University | 471 | -5.8% |
| Hennepin Technical College | 463 | -8.9% |
| Metropolitan State University | 330 | 2.2% |
| Capella University | 286 | -26.7% |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | 284 | 14.5% |
| Concordia University-Saint Paul | 269 | 212.8% |
Education Credentials
Education Credentials Issued by County in Minneapolis St. Paul Metro
2023 Completions
County name | Hennepin | Ramsey | Anoka | Dakota | Pierce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 628 | 65 | 60 | 21 | 373 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 144 | 4 | 66 | 3 | 2 |
| Associate's Degree | 503 | 169 | 123 | 126 | 0 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 12 | 1,086 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,127 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 40 | 439 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Master's Degree | 888 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's Degree | 544 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post-masters certificate | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Education Pipeline
Tech Education Pipeline Trends
Degree Trend by Education Track
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Agriculture and Veteranary Science
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
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Engineering
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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 | All Programs 2023 Completions | % Completions Change (2018-2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | 870 | -20.84% |
| 11 | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4,394 | 13.8% |
| 14 | Engineering | 2,225 | -10.28% |
| 15 | Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians | 1,371 | -5.71% |
| 26 | Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2,932 | -2.53% |
| 29 | Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 1 | 0% |
| 40 | Physical Sciences | 777 | -24.93% |
| 41 | Science Technologies/Technicians | 23 | 43.75% |