MN · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1141

Registered Nurses Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual Salary $100,870 +8% above national average (national: $93,600)
$99,460Mean Annual
$49Median Hourly
64,740Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$100,870
$75,830
10th pct.
$128,200
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$75,830$36.46
25th percentile$83,730$40.25
50th percentile (median)$100,870$48.50
75th percentile$110,400$53.08
90th percentile (top earners)$128,200$61.63
Mean (average)$99,460$47.82

How Minnesota Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Minnesota
Minnesota (current) $100,870
California $140,330 +39%
Hawaii $136,320 +35%
Oregon $123,990 +23%
Washington $112,180 +11%
Alaska $110,690 +10%
New York $105,600 +5%
District of Columbia $104,550 +4%
New Jersey $102,730 +2%

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Related Occupations in Minnesota

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,680 4,120
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $101,100 1,510
Civil Engineers $101,440 4,350
Industrial Engineers $101,600 18,000
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $101,700 2,190
Web Developers $99,870 1,470

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurses salary in Minnesota?

The mean registered nurses salary in Minnesota is $99,460 per year. The median (middle) salary is $100,870 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Registered Nurses in Minnesota?

Entry-level registered nursess (10th percentile) in Minnesota typically earn around $75,830 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $83,730 per year.

What is the highest Registered Nurses salary in Minnesota?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Minnesota make approximately $128,200 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $110,400 per year.

How does the Minnesota Registered Nurses salary compare to the national average?

The median registered nurses salary in Minnesota is $100,870, which is +8% above national average of $93,600.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes