How many employees work at Minnesota?
State of Minnesota has 29,488 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 1.6%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About Minnesota
Minnesota State Government is the third largest employer in the state of Minnesota, employing over 50,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities. Our workplaces can be found across the state in 86 out of 87 Minnesota counties and a small share of employees work in out-of-state locations. When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. Join us as we continue to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota. To learn more about our career opportunities and comprehensive benefits, visit www.mn.gov/careers. To learn more about our state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities, visit http://mn.gov/portal/government/state/agencies-boards-commissions.
As of December 2025
Minnesota
workforce metrics
Headcount
29.5k
Avg. Salary
$76.5k
Tenure
6.4yr
Growth Rate
1.6%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Minnesota annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Minnesota total number of employees in 2025 was 29,482, a 1.6% increase from 2024.
- Minnesota total number of employees in 2024 was 29,025, a 5.2% increase from 2023.
- Minnesota total number of employees in 2023 was 27,561, a 3.8% increase from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Minnesota annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Minnesota active job postings in 2025 was 420, a 93.7% decline from 2024.
- Minnesota active job postings in 2024 was 1,161, a 39.6% increase from 2023.
- Minnesota active job postings in 2023 was 777, a 58.0% decline from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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