What RNs earn in Minneapolis-St. Paul
Registered nurses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro earn a median of $103,040 a year, 6% above the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $94,170 and $123,900, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Minneapolis-St. Paul ranks #13 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $103,040 | $94,170 – $123,900 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $133,370 | $127,970 – $158,930 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $258,570 | $230,800 – $270,720 |
| Nurse Midwife | $134,810 | $129,460 – $146,560 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Minneapolis-St. Paul nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,709 a month in Minneapolis-St. Paul, which is roughly 20% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 43,600 RNs work in this metro, the #13 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 260 healthcare employers in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, St. Paul and Bloomington, including 182 behavioral health facilities, 41 long-term care facilities, 17 dialysis centers and 10 hospitals.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Nursing jobs in Minneapolis-St. Paul
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Minneapolis-St. Paul healthcare news
- Minnesota sees wave of major hospital mergersFOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · Sep 29
- Mayo, M Health Fairview top Minnesota children’s hospital listThe Business Journals · Sep 15
- Gillette Children's CEO Barbara Joers stepping down after 13 yearsThe Business Journals · Oct 7
- MN weather: Drizzles into the eveningFOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · Sep 24
- Walz pressed on nursing care lawFOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · Sep 25
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How much do registered nurses make in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
The median RN salary in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro is $103,040 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $94,170 and $123,900.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
Nurse practitioners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro earn a median of $133,370 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,709 a month in Minneapolis-St. Paul, roughly 20% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
Hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area include Minneapolis Va Medical Center, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center, Allina United Hospital, Hennepin County Medical Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Minneapolis-St. Paul?
Browse current Minnesota openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Minneapolis-St. Paul can find you, and compare pay using the Minnesota salary guide.