MN · Duluth · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Duluth, MN

Pay for nurse informaticists in the Duluth area centers on $40.03 per hour, or about $83,270 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.94 and the upper quarter over $47.29. That ranks 165th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 98th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Duluth. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Duluth.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Duluth, MN

The metro median is 17% below the Minnesota statewide median of $48.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,140 registered nurses employed in the Duluth metro area, 33.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.56).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.41$67,41028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.94$76,84018% below U.S. median
Median$40.03$83,27011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.29$98,3605% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.20$106,50014% above U.S. median

How Duluth ranks

  • 165th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 98th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 4 Minnesota metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. 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.

What your pay buys in Duluth

  • Overall prices in Duluth run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.03 median hour buys what $45.10 buys at the national price level, in line with the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,441
  • Per year: $72,054
  • Per month: $6,004

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

Hospitals in Duluth

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Lukes Hospital
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Essentia Health Duluth
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Blaine, MN122 mi$49.16/hr75,172
Coon Rapids, MN124 mi$49.16/hr63,807
Brooklyn Park, MN129 mi$49.16/hr82,893
St. Cloud, MN130 mi$49.95/hr72,145
Maple Grove, MN131 mi$49.16/hr72,739
St. Paul, MN134 mi$49.16/hr307,465

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Minnesota · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Minnesota

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

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 Duluth

Duluth city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Duluth, MN?

Nurse Informaticists in the Duluth metro area have a median pay of $40.03 per hour, about $83,270 a year. The middle half earn between $36.94 and $47.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Duluth a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Duluth ranks 98th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 165th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Duluth?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth, led by Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Duluth as a nurse informaticist?

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.

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  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78

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