Nursing Assistants pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for nursing assistants is $22.44 an hour ($46,680 a year). About 29,120 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($42,260). Minnesota ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.27 | $38,010 |
| 25% of workers | $19.39 | $40,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.44 | $46,680 |
| 75% of workers | $23.72 | $49,330 |
| 90% of workers | $26.64 | $55,410 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $48,020 | 14,590 |
| Rochester | $46,840 | 1,550 |
| Mankato | $46,430 | 930 |
| Duluth | $44,250 | 1,610 |
| St. Cloud | $40,130 | 1,580 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $101,510 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,750 |
| Medical Assistants | $50,480 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,260 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $48,090 |
| Paramedics | $76,300 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $55,040 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $38,370 |
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