| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Mankato, Minnesota | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $9,896 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $31,286 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $35,934 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $32,985 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $37,273 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $13,786 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $35,732 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $67,344 | $62,996 |
| Information | $27,606 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $41,964 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $31,113 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $40,827 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $0 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $15,742 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $16,998 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $17,869 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $11,087 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $9,340 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $17,476 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $50,948 | $51,719 |