Registered Nurses pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for registered nurses is $48.80 an hour ($101,510 a year). About 70,110 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($97,550). Minnesota ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.44 | $79,960 |
| 25% of workers | $42.76 | $88,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.80 | $101,510 |
| 75% of workers | $55.17 | $114,760 |
| 90% of workers | $63.67 | $132,430 |
Registered Nurses pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | $105,290 | 2,910 |
| Mankato | $103,400 | 1,570 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $103,040 | 43,600 |
| Rochester | $101,660 | 6,390 |
| Duluth | $96,940 | 4,410 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $46,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,750 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,260 |
| Physician Assistants | $141,190 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $48,090 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $266,190 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $280,030 |
| Paramedics | $76,300 |
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