MN · Tyler · Updated October 15, 2026

Med-surg nurse jobs in Tyler, MN

The median registered nurse pay in Minnesota is $48.50 per hour ($100,870 a year), with the typical range running from $40.25 to $53.08. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Tyler. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Tyler. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tyler.

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Registered Nurse pay in Tyler, MN

Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 64,740 registered nurses employed in Minnesota.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.46$75,84019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.25$83,72011% below U.S. median
Median$48.50$100,8708% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.08$110,41018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.63$128,19037% above U.S. median

BLS does not publish a separate figure for med-surg nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,746
  • Per year: $87,300
  • Per month: $7,275

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Minnesota. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Tyler

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel med-surg nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Tyler

CMS lists 1 hospital in Tyler. Hospitals are a major employer of med-surg nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Avera Tyler Hospital
Tyler, MN
Critical accessNonprofitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Lincoln County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Lincoln County (1 geographic). The highest-scoring one rates 14 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Sioux Falls, SD59 mi$33.12/hr209,289

Med-surg nurse jobs in Minnesota · Med-surg nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

Minnesota is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Minnesota board for a license by endorsement before working here.

Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Minnesota state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Tyler

Tyler city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do med-surg nurses make in Tyler, MN?

BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in Minnesota have a median pay of $48.50 per hour, about $100,870 a year. The middle half earn between $40.25 and $53.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring med-surg nurses in Tyler?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Tyler. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Tyler.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Tyler as a med-surg nurse?

Minnesota is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Minnesota board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Tyler in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Lincoln County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Tyler?

The federal per diem benchmark in Tyler is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place med-surg nurses in Tyler?

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Your RN pay reportTyler, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Avera HealthTyler, MN · 7 postings$44.77/ hr$34–$63
  • Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 89 postings$59.50/ hr$35–$76
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 192 postings$59.48/ hr$40–$82
  • Veterans Health AdministrationMinneapolis, MN · 4 postings$58.95/ hr$41–$74

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$42Median$59.05High$74

423 RN postings with published pay in Minnesota, 399 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 423 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse Hospital Care CoordinationPermanent
    $49.10–$81.76/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse Hospital Care CoordinationPermanent
    $49.10–$81.76/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted today

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