Registered Nurses Salary in Minnesota

Median annual wage in Minnesota: $101,510 +4.1% vs national

Minnesota vs United States

MinnesotaUnited States
Median annual$101,510$97,550
Median hourly$48.80$46.90
Employment70,1103,379,720
Location quotient1.091.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Minnesota) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

A closer look

The median wage in Minnesota is 4.1% above the national median — a difference of about $3,960 per year for a typical worker.

For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $79,960, median pay is $101,510, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $132,430.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average registered nurses salary in Minnesota?

The median annual wage in Minnesota is $101,510 ($48.80 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does Minnesota compare to the national average for registered nurses?

The Minnesota median of $101,510 is 4.1% higher than the U.S. median of $97,550.

How many registered nurses work in Minnesota?

Approximately 70,110 are employed in Minnesota, per BLS OES.