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Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist - Edina, MN
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Nurse Practitioner jobs in St. Cloud, MN
Pay for nurse practitioners in the St. Cloud area centers on $62.63 per hour, or about $130,280 a year. The lower quarter earns under $53.88 and the upper quarter over $66.90. That ranks 112th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 27th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud. The free report below lists employers near St. Cloud and what they pay.
- $62.63median pay per hour, St. Cloud
- $54–$67typical range per hour
- 260nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Practitioner pay in St. Cloud, MN
The metro median is 1% above the Minnesota statewide median of $61.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 260 nurse practitioners employed in the St. Cloud metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.01 | $104,020 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $53.88 | $112,070 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $62.63 | $130,280 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $66.90 | $139,150 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $80.02 | $166,440 | 29% above U.S. median |
How St. Cloud ranks
- 112th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 27th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 4 Minnesota metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in St. Cloud
- Overall prices in St. Cloud run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.63 median hour buys what $71.47 buys at the national price level, 15% above 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$2,255
- Per year: $112,734
- Per month: $9,395
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Cloud metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Cloud
| Item | Federal 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 nurse practitioner 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).
Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Minnesota
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Hospitals in St. Cloud
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Cloud Va Medical Center St. Cloud, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Benton County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton 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.
Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove, MN | 45 mi | $61.81/hr | 72,739 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 48 mi | $61.81/hr | 63,807 |
| Plymouth, MN | 49 mi | $61.81/hr | 78,551 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 49 mi | $61.81/hr | 82,893 |
| Blaine, MN | 53 mi | $61.81/hr | 75,172 |
| Minnetonka, MN | 54 mi | $61.81/hr | 52,651 |
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License and tax basics in Minnesota
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in St. Cloud, MN?
Nurse Practitioners in the St. Cloud metro area have a median pay of $62.63 per hour, about $130,280 a year. The middle half earn between $53.88 and $66.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Cloud a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
St. Cloud ranks 27th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 112th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse practitioners work in St. Cloud?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, led by Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Cloud as a nurse practitioner?
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 St. Cloud in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Benton 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 St. Cloud?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Cloud 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.
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Your NP pay reportSt. Cloud, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Premise HealthThief River Falls, MN · 2 postings$69.72/ hr$58–$77
- Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 24 postings$68.91/ hr$37–$88
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 3 postings$68.14/ hr$56–$85
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$56Median$68.91High$82
31 NP postings with published pay in Minnesota, 28 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 31 NP roles
- Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist - Edina, MNPermanent$128k–$184k/ year
- Nurse Practitioner - Pain ManagementPermanent$56.48–$78.15/ hour
+ 29 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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