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Nurse Practitioner jobs in Woodbury, MN
Pay for nurse practitioners in the Woodbury area centers on $61.81 per hour, or about $128,570 a year. The lower quarter earns under $51.28 and the upper quarter over $67.11. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Woodbury. That ranks 144th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 293rd of 336 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Woodbury.
- $61.81median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $51–$67typical range per hour
- 5,680nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is in line with the Minnesota statewide median of $61.81 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 5,680 nurse practitioners employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.48).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.33 | $98,450 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $51.28 | $106,660 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $61.81 | $128,570 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $67.11 | $139,590 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $78.68 | $163,650 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Woodbury ranks
- 144th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 293rd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Woodbury
- Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $61.81 median hour buys what $58.97 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Woodbury paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,225
- Per year: $111,258
- Per month: $9,272
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Woodbury
| 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).
Hospitals in Woodbury
CMS lists 1 hospital in Woodbury, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Washington County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Washington County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul, MN | 9 mi | $61.81/hr | 307,465 |
| Eagan, MN | 13 mi | $61.81/hr | 67,240 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Woodbury, MN?
Nurse Practitioners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $61.81 per hour, about $128,570 a year. The middle half earn between $51.28 and $67.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Woodbury a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 293rd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 144th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Woodbury?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Woodbury.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Woodbury 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 Woodbury in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Washington 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 Woodbury?
The federal per diem benchmark in Woodbury 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 reportWoodbury, 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
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