Registered Nurse salary in Minnesota
Registered Nurses in Minnesota earn a median of $48.50 per hour, about $100,870 a year, 8% above the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $40.25 and $53.08 per hour. The highest median among Minnesota metro areas is in St. Cloud, MN, at $49.95 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $48.50median pay per hour
- $100,870median pay per year
- 64,740registered nurses employed in Minnesota
- #12of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Minnesota: percentiles
| Level | Minnesota per hour | Minnesota per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.46 | $75,840 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $40.25 | $83,720 | $37.79 |
| Median | $48.50 | $100,870 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $53.08 | $110,410 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $61.63 | $128,190 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Minnesota median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MN | $49.95 | $103,890 | 2,940 | 3% above | $57.00 |
| Mankato, MN | $49.52 | $103,000 | 1,460 | 2% above | — |
| Rochester, MN | $49.32 | $102,580 | 5,510 | 2% above | $54.30 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $49.16 | $102,240 | 40,510 | 1% above | $46.90 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $40.03 | $83,270 | 4,140 | 17% below | $45.10 |
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).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to Minnesota
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Minnesota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $37.00 | $76,960 | 24% below Minnesota |
| North Dakota | $37.62 | $78,260 | 22% below Minnesota |
| South Dakota | $33.42 | $69,510 | 31% below Minnesota |
| Wisconsin | $41.38 | $86,070 | 15% below Minnesota |
What employers are posting in Minnesota
- 423roles with published pay
- $59.05median pay per hour
- $42–$74typical published range
- 13employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Allina Health | 192 | $59.48 |
| Fairview Health Services | 89 | $59.50 |
| Essentia Health | 47 | $51.52 |
| Mayo Clinic | 45 | $52.91 |
| CentraCare | 23 | $57.86 |
| Avera Health | 7 | $44.77 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 5 | $48.61 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 4 | $41.50 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 423 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 registered nurse make in Minnesota?
The median is $48.50 per hour, about $100,870 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $36.46 and the top 10% earn over $61.63 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Minnesota city pays registered nurses the most?
Among Minnesota metro areas, St. Cloud, MN has the highest median at $49.95 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Minnesota rank for registered nurse pay?
Minnesota ranks 12th of 50 states by median registered nurse 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 ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 89 postings$59.50/ hr$35–$76
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 192 postings$59.48/ hr$40–$82
- Veterans Health AdministrationMinneapolis, MN · 4 postings$58.95/ hr$41–$74
- CentraCareSaint Cloud, MN · 23 postings$57.86/ hr$40–$74
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423 RN postings with published pay in Minnesota, 399 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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