How much does a nursing assistant make in Minnesota?
$46,680a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Minnesota. That is $22.44 an hour or $3,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.44
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,010Median: $46,680Highest 10%: $55,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,010 | $18.27 | |
| 25th | $40,340 | $19.39 | |
| Median | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| 75th | $49,330 | $23.72 | |
| 90th | $55,410 | $26.64 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,020 |
| Rochester, MN | $46,840 |
| Mankato, MN | $46,430 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $45,740 |
| Duluth, MN | $44,250 |
| La Crosse, WI | $43,510 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $40,130 |
| Fargo, ND | $39,940 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $39,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 9. Maine | $47,070 |
| 10. New Jersey | $46,830 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $46,680 |
| 12. Minnesota | $46,680 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $46,440 |
| 14. Alaska | $46,370 |
| 15. Illinois | $45,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $22.44 ($46,680 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $46,680 against $42,260 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for nursing assistant pay?
Minnesota ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays nursing assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $48,020 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.