Minnesota's Twin Cities metro offers one of the most underrated data analyst markets in the country. A remarkable concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, strong healthcare systems, and a growing tech scene create diverse and well-paying analyst opportunities.
26 jobs found
Operations Analyst
Polaris Inc. — Plymouth, MN, USA
Principal Technical Business Analyst - AI Program
Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Data Analyst Intern
Medica — Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States
Regional Financial Analyst
Dungarvin — Mendota Heights, Minnesota, United States
Healthcare Business System Analyst- Minneapolis, MN (H1, GC or USC) - C2C/W2
OM Housing — Minneapolis, MN
Item Master Data Specialist
Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. — Lakeville, Minnesota, United States
Financial Analyst III-Hybrid
Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Sr Digital Business Analyst - Logistics
Daikin Applied Americas — Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
Data Analyst Hubspot Reporting Expert
Expleo — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Healthcare Analyst IV
Medica — Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States
What You Need to Know
The Twin Cities punch far above their weight for analyst opportunities.
Minneapolis-St. Paul has more Fortune 500 headquarters per capita than almost any metro in the country — Target, UnitedHealth Group, 3M, Best Buy, General Mills, US Bancorp, and Medtronic are all headquartered here. This creates a remarkably diverse analyst market spanning retail, healthcare, manufacturing, consumer goods, banking, and medical devices.
Target's data and analytics team is particularly noteworthy — the company has invested heavily in advanced analytics and offers strong career growth. UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest healthcare analytics employers in the country.
The tech scene has grown steadily, with companies like Code42, Jamf, and a growing startup ecosystem. Rochester's Mayo Clinic creates world-class healthcare research and clinical analytics opportunities.
Minnesota's quality of life — excellent schools, parks, cultural institutions — makes it a strong long-term choice despite the cold winters.