Nurse Practitioner salary in Minnesota
Nurse Practitioners in Minnesota earn a median of $61.81 per hour, about $128,570 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $62.12. The middle half earn between $49.64 and $67.11 per hour. The highest median among Minnesota metro areas is in Mankato, MN, at $65.00 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $61.81median pay per hour
- $128,570median pay per year
- 8,690nurse practitioners employed in Minnesota
- #23of 49 states by median pay
Nurse Practitioner pay in Minnesota: percentiles
| Level | Minnesota per hour | Minnesota per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.50 | $96,720 | $47.10 |
| Lower quartile | $49.64 | $103,250 | $52.86 |
| Median | $61.81 | $128,570 | $62.12 |
| Upper quartile | $67.11 | $139,590 | $71.91 |
| Top 10% | $78.68 | $163,650 | $81.71 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by metro area in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Minnesota median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato, MN | $65.00 | $135,190 | 140 | 5% above | — |
| St. Cloud, MN | $62.63 | $130,280 | 260 | 1% above | $71.47 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $61.99 | $128,940 | 450 | in line with | $69.83 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $61.81 | $128,570 | 5,680 | in line with | $58.97 |
| Rochester, MN | $59.05 | $122,820 | 1,360 | 4% below | $65.02 |
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).
Nurse Practitioner pay in states next to Minnesota
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $62.22 | $129,420 | 1% above Minnesota |
| North Dakota | $59.24 | $123,220 | 4% below Minnesota |
| South Dakota | $58.94 | $122,600 | 5% below Minnesota |
| Wisconsin | $61.82 | $128,580 | in line with Minnesota |
What employers are posting in Minnesota
- 31roles with published pay
- $68.91median pay per hour
- $56–$82typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health | 24 | $68.91 |
| Allina Health | 3 | $68.14 |
| Premise Health | 2 | $69.72 |
| Fairview Health Services | 1 | $75.03 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $63.19 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 31 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 nurse practitioner make in Minnesota?
The median is $61.81 per hour, about $128,570 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $46.50 and the top 10% earn over $78.68 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Minnesota city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Among Minnesota metro areas, Mankato, MN has the highest median at $65.00 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Minnesota rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Minnesota ranks 23rd of 49 states by median nurse practitioner 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
- 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
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- Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist - Edina, MNPermanent$128k–$184k/ year
- Nurse Practitioner - Pain ManagementPermanent$56.48–$78.15/ hour
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