--- title: Jobs in Saint Paul, MN — Top Employers & Pay Data description: Explore jobs in Saint Paul, Minnesota across state government, healthcare, education, and finance, shaped by Minnesota's capital city and the East Metro. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/minnesota/saint-paul date: 2026-09-28T19:13:15Z og_description: Saint Paul, MN jobs are shaped by Minnesota's capital city and the East Metro government corridor, with demand in state government, healthcare, and education. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/9kf54m.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Minnesota url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/minnesota --- # Jobs in Saint Paul, MN — Top Employers & Pay Data **State:** [Minnesota Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/minnesota?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 2,592 **Hiring momentum:** +8.6% — 38 new postings in the last 28 days vs 35 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 3,449 - Median salary: $60K - Salary range (P25–P75): $44K – $95K - Remote share: 5.5% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 3,449 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Industries with the most postings in Saint Paul, MN: Hospitals and Health Care (26% of all postings), followed by Retail and Banking. - Pay in Saint Paul, MN runs 14% below the United States median ($60K vs $70K). - New postings for Saint Paul, MN rose 9% in the last 28 days (38 vs 35 in the 28 days before). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Saint Paul, MN | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 905 | $52K | | Retail | 230 | $39K | | Banking | 174 | $71K | | Food & Beverage Services | 145 | $43K | | Construction | 135 | $91K | | Restaurants | 127 | — | | Facilities Services | 107 | $43K | | Financial Services | 93 | $103K | | Chemical Manufacturing | 78 | $151K | | Staffing & Recruiting | 78 | — | ## Top roles hiring in Saint Paul, MN | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 105 | — | | Retail Sales Associate | 70 | $39K | | Assistant Manager | 70 | — | | Sales Representative | 59 | $115K | | Delivery Driver | 57 | — | | Custodian / Cleaner | 56 | — | | Shift Leader | 53 | — | | Security Officer | 53 | $45K | | General Manager | 50 | — | | Software Developer / Engineer | 47 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Saint Paul, MN | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [U.S. Bank Jobs & Careers — Banking & Financial Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/u-s-bank?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 134 | | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 113 | | [Ecolab Jobs & Careers — Water, Hygiene & Sustainability](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ecolab?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 62 | | [Burns & McDonnell Jobs — Engineering & Construction](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/burns-mcdonnell?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 53 | | [ABM Industries Jobs & Careers — Facility Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/abm-industries?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 53 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 106 employers filed 326 petitions; 4% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Saint Paul, MN | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Department of Chicano and Latino Studies UMN | 56 | $70K | | Boston Scientific | 28 | — | | Abbott | 19 | — | | Cognizant | 17 | — | | Securian Advisors | 15 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Hiring in Inver Grove Heights, MN — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/minnesota/inver-grove-heights?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.1 mi | 226 | $46K | | [Minneapolis, MN Jobs — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/minnesota/minneapolis?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.7 mi | 9378 | $90K | | [Hiring in Eagan, MN — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/minnesota/eagan?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 10.3 mi | 1016 | $52K | [All H1B sponsors in Saint Paul, MN](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/saint-paul-mn?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What entry-level jobs are common in Saint Paul, MN? Entry-level work in Saint Paul is often easiest to find in finance, support services, customer-facing operations, and basic administrative roles. That makes the city workable for first-step job searches, while experience and certifications matter more as you move into higher-paying positions. ### Which neighborhoods or areas in Saint Paul have the most jobs? In Saint Paul, hiring usually clusters around downtown, the Capitol area, and Midway. Those areas tend to collect the largest employers, commuter access, and the highest concentration of listings in the city. ### What is the salary outlook for jobs in Saint Paul, MN? Saint Paul pay is usually strongest in licensed, technical, management, or specialized roles tied to state government and healthcare. Entry-level retail or service jobs tend to sit lower, so the salary section on this page is the best way to compare current listings across the local market. ### Are there seasonal hiring patterns in Saint Paul? Saint Paul can show seasonal movement when tourism, retail cycles, construction, or budget calendars affect employers. The exact pattern depends on the city, but checking fresh listings regularly matters because local demand can change faster than a static employer roster. ### How can I widen my search beyond Saint Paul, MN? A wider search usually starts with Minneapolis, Roseville, and Eagan. You can compare those markets from the nearby cities section, then open the Minnesota jobs page for a broader statewide view. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)