RN Salary by Role in Minnesota
RN Pay by Metro in Minnesota
Where you work inside Minnesota moves your paycheck. Here is what registered nurses earn in each major Minnesota market, compared with the national RN median of $97,550. Tap a metro for hospitals, openings and cost of living.
| Metro | Median RN pay | Typical range | NP median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul | $103,040 | $94,170 – $123,900 | $133,370 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
About RN Pay in Minnesota
Minnesota offers competitive RN compensation, with staff nurses averaging close to $80,000 annually.
The earnings curve is significant across a nursing career in Minnesota. Entry-level new grad RNs generally start near $58,000, while experienced specialty nurses in high-acuity areas (ICU, ER, OR) average closer to $90,000. Leadership tracks open up further upside: nurse managers average around $101,000, directors of nursing near $117,000, and CNOs can reach $138,000. Advanced practice nurses (NPs, CNSs, CRNAs, and CNMs) in Minnesota report average compensation around $101,000.
Minnesota has enacted Nurse Licensure Compact legislation that has not yet taken effect, so for now nurses should continue to apply for licensure by endorsement through the Minnesota Board of Nursing when moving to or from Minnesota.
As with any state, factor in local cost of living and taxes alongside salary when evaluating job offers in Minnesota.
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