How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Minnesota?
$63,750a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Minnesota. That is $30.65 an hour or $5,313 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.65
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,700Median: $63,750Highest 10%: $77,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,700 | $24.86 | |
| 25th | $59,960 | $28.83 | |
| Median | $63,750 | $30.65 | |
| 75th | $71,270 | $34.26 | |
| 90th | $77,380 | $37.20 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,660 |
| Mankato, MN | $64,400 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,950 |
| Rochester, MN | $63,750 |
| Fargo, ND | $62,300 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $61,900 |
| Duluth, MN | $60,930 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $60,500 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $53,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 24. Pennsylvania | $63,940 |
| 25. Idaho | $63,800 |
| 26. Wisconsin | $63,760 |
| 27. Minnesota | $63,750 |
| 28. Wyoming | $63,460 |
| 29. North Carolina | $63,270 |
| 30. Utah | $63,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $30.65 ($63,750 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $63,750 against $64,400 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Minnesota ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $65,660 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.