How much does a registered nurse make in Minnesota?
$101,500a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Minnesota. That is $48.80 an hour or $8,459 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.80
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 70,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,960Median: $101,500Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,960 | $38.44 | |
| 25th | $88,940 | $42.76 | |
| Median | $101,500 | $48.80 | |
| 75th | $114,800 | $55.17 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.67 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Cloud, MN | $105,300 |
| Mankato, MN | $103,400 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $103,000 |
| Rochester, MN | $101,700 |
| La Crosse, WI | $98,370 |
| Duluth, MN | $96,940 |
| Fargo, ND | $82,120 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $79,070 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $75,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 9. Nevada | $103,700 |
| 10. Connecticut | $102,700 |
| 11. District of Columbia | $102,500 |
| 12. Minnesota | $101,500 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $100,600 |
| 14. Colorado | $100,300 |
| 15. Maryland | $99,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $48.80 ($101,500 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $101,500 against $97,550 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for registered nurse pay?
Minnesota ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays registered nurses the most?
St. Cloud, MN, with a median of $105,300 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.