The population of Brainerd was estimated to be 15,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Brainerd is about 22% lower than the national average.

The State of Minnesota enforces different minimum wages in some districts. The state level minimum wage is $10.08 per hour for basic wages, and $10.08 per hour for tipped wages. The city of Brainerd may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Jobs in Brainerd, MN (18)

Shop, Deliver, Earn Cash - Instacart

Instacart

Baxter, MN

Part-Time

Flexible Schedule

Remote Licensed Talk Therapist

Thriveworks

🌎 Remote

Remote

401(k)

PTO

Dental Insurance

Amazon Flex Delivery Driver - Earn $15.50 - $18.00/hr

Amazon Flex

Brainerd, MN

New

Hourly

Driver

$15.50 - $18 / hour

Licensed Insurance Representative - Remote

Teleperformance

🌎 Remote

Remote

Health Insurance

Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Brainerd, MN

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

$63.1k - $120.1k / year

Remote Survey Taker

Earn Haus

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

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MLA/Phlebotomist

Essentia Health

Brainerd, MN

New

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

$17.45 - $26.18 / hour

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Direct Care Staff

Sevita

Brainerd, MN

New

Hourly

$21 / hour

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Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level, Up to $30,000 Recruitment Incentive

United States Customs and Border Protection

Brainerd, MN

Entry-Level

Dental Insurance

$30k / year

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Shift Manager

Arby's

Baxter, MN

New

Part-Time

Food Service

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedule

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Crew Member

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Baxter, MN

New

Part-Time

Food Service

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$5,250 / month

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Deacons Lodge Golf Grounds Maintenance

Breezy Point International

Pequot Lakes, MN

Part-Time

Hospitality

$15 / hour

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Parts Counterperson (Customer Service)

Avenica

Brainerd, MN

New

Hourly

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

$17 / hour

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Bindery Helper

TSG - The Sheridan Group

Brainerd, MN

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Resort Grounds: Maintenance

Madden

Brainerd, MN

Hospitality

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Wendy's Crew Member

Wendy's

Brainerd, MN

Food Service

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Hospice Chaplain

Moments Hospice

Brainerd, MN

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Route Sales Representative - Frito-Lay North America $16-$35/hr

FRITO LAY

Brainerd, MN

New

Hourly

$16 - $35 / hour

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Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

US Customs and Border Protection

Brainerd, MN

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

$63.1k - $120.1k / year

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Lot Associate

Home Depot

Baxter, MN

New

Retail

Eco-Friendly

$16.50 / hour

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Test Products from Home – $25-$45/hr + Freebies

OCPA

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Hourly

$25 - $45 / hour

Employment in Brainerd

Population

The population of Brainerd, MN was estimated to be 15,000 in 2022. The median age of the Brainerd population is 36.1.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Brainerd, MN is about 22% lower than the national average. The median household income in Brainerd is $36,699.

Brainerd, MN Education

High School Graduate: 40%
Some College: 29%
Associates Degree: 13%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 18%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 54%
High School Graduate: 67%
Some College: 79%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 94%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Less than High School: 11%
High School Graduate: 11%
Some College: 4%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 1%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Brainerd, MN. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

County: Crow Wing

Brainerd Job Market

Brainerd is a small city in central Minnesota with a population of 13,000. It is known for having many lakeside cabins which many Minnesotans reside or vacation in during the summers. Top industries in Brainerd include Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Brainerd is growing slowly with tourism, but the paper and service industries are the main city employers. People like working in Brainerd because of its lakes and resort-like feel from the many cabins in the area. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Brainerd than in the rest of the US.

Jobs near Brainerd, Minnesota include Nurse, Registered Nurse, Assistant, Therapist, and Licensed Practical Nurse.

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