MN · Duluth · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Manager & Leadership jobs in Duluth, MN

The median nurse manager & leadership pay in the Duluth area is $48.88 per hour ($101,670 a year), with the typical range running from $38.27 to $56.82. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Duluth. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Duluth. The free report below lists employers near Duluth and what they pay.

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Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in Duluth, MN

The metro median is 11% below the Minnesota statewide median of $54.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $56.71 per hour. BLS counts about 510 medical and health services managers employed in the Duluth metro area, 4.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.80$66,14044% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.27$79,60033% below U.S. median
Median$48.88$101,67014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.82$118,190in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$72.97$151,78029% above U.S. median

How Duluth ranks

  • 257th of 377 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 153rd of 333 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 4 Minnesota metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse manager & leadership. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Medical and Health Services Managers.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111), 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 $48.88 median hour buys what $55.06 buys at the national price level, 3% below 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.

Estimate your Duluth paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,760
  • Per year: $87,984
  • Per month: $7,332

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Duluth

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$184
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,890
13-week assignment$24,570

Travel nurse manager & leadership assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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 Duluth

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse manager & leaderships.

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.

Primary care shortage areas in St. Louis County

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include St. Louis County (1 geographic, 2 population-group, 6 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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.

Nurse Manager & Leadership pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Blaine, MN122 mi$59.52/hr75,172
Coon Rapids, MN124 mi$59.52/hr63,807
Brooklyn Park, MN129 mi$59.52/hr82,893
St. Cloud, MN130 mi$55.91/hr72,145
Maple Grove, MN131 mi$59.52/hr72,739
St. Paul, MN134 mi$59.52/hr307,465

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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 Duluth

Duluth city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse manager & leaderships make in Duluth, MN?

Nurse Manager & Leaderships in the Duluth metro area have a median pay of $48.88 per hour, about $101,670 a year. The middle half earn between $38.27 and $56.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Duluth a good place for nurse manager & leaderships once cost of living is counted?

Duluth ranks 153rd of 333 metro areas for nurse manager & leadership pay after adjusting for local prices, and 257th of 377 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse manager & leaderships in Duluth?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Duluth. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Duluth.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Duluth as a nurse manager & leadership?

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 Duluth in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include St. Louis 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 Duluth?

The federal per diem benchmark in Duluth is $184 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,890 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Nurse Leader pay reportDuluth, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Fairview Health ServicesPrinceton, MN · 5 postings$68.09/ hr$41–$98
  • Mayo ClinicRochester, MN · 2 postings$66.20/ hr$49–$85
  • Veterans Health AdministrationMontevideo, MN · 2 postings$56.25/ hr$41–$72

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

2What they are offering now

Low$41Median$61.31High$85

11 Nurse Leader postings with published pay in Minnesota, 11 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 11 Nurse Leader roles

  1. Administrative Nursing Supervisor (ANS-RN)Permanent
    $55.71–$80.48/ hour
    Fairview Health Services · Princeton, MN · posted today
  2. Nurse Supervisor - Cardiovascular Surgery ICUPermanent
    $102k–$153k/ year
    Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN · posted today

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