Certified Nursing Assistant salary in Minnesota
Certified Nursing Assistants in Minnesota earn a median of $21.91 per hour, about $45,580 a year, 15% above the U.S. median of $19.01. The middle half earn between $19.13 and $23.13 per hour. The highest median among Minnesota metro areas is in Rochester, MN, at $22.56 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $21.91median pay per hour
- $45,580median pay per year
- 26,970employed in Minnesota
- #9of 50 states by median pay
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in Minnesota: percentiles
| Level | Minnesota per hour | Minnesota per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.15 | $37,750 | $15.09 |
| Lower quartile | $19.13 | $39,790 | $17.44 |
| Median | $21.91 | $45,580 | $19.01 |
| Upper quartile | $23.13 | $48,110 | $22.15 |
| Top 10% | $26.07 | $54,230 | $24.11 |
Certified Nursing Assistant pay by metro area in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Minnesota median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | $22.56 | $46,910 | 1,470 | 3% above | $24.84 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $22.55 | $46,910 | 13,830 | 3% above | $21.51 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $20.70 | $43,050 | 1,540 | 6% below | $23.32 |
| Mankato, MN | $20.54 | $42,720 | 740 | 6% below | — |
| St. Cloud, MN | $18.79 | $39,090 | 1,440 | 14% below | $21.44 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Certified Nursing Assistant pay in states next to Minnesota
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $18.57 | $38,630 | 15% below Minnesota |
| North Dakota | $21.25 | $44,190 | 3% below Minnesota |
| South Dakota | $18.30 | $38,070 | 16% below Minnesota |
| Wisconsin | $20.79 | $43,250 | 5% below Minnesota |
What employers are posting in Minnesota
- 168roles with published pay
- $24.55median pay per hour
- $18–$29typical published range
- 11employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Allina Health | 59 | $24.55 |
| Essentia Health | 46 | $22.04 |
| Fairview Health Services | 28 | $25.62 |
| Avera Health | 10 | $24.30 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 9 | $20.50 |
| CentraCare | 4 | $24.15 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 4 | $25.00 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 3 | $24 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 168 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a certified nursing assistant make in Minnesota?
The median is $21.91 per hour, about $45,580 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $18.15 and the top 10% earn over $26.07 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Minnesota city pays certified nursing assistants the most?
Among Minnesota metro areas, Rochester, MN has the highest median at $22.56 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Minnesota rank for certified nursing assistant pay?
Minnesota ranks 9th of 50 states by median certified nursing assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Fairview Health ServicesEdina, MN · 28 postings$25.62/ hr$20–$32
- CommonSpirit HealthBRECKENRIDGE, MN · 4 postings$25.00/ hr$20–$33
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 59 postings$24.55/ hr$20–$31
- Mayo ClinicRochester, MN · 2 postings$24.46/ hr$21–$28
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168 CNA postings with published pay in Minnesota, 158 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Nursing Assistant - Float PoolPermanent$21.84–$30.83/ hour
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