Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Minnesota
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$23.30/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Minnesota is $23.30 per hour. This is 46% lower than the US average of $34.05.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Minnesota compared to National Averages
$23.30/hour
Minnesota
46% lower than the US average.
$34.05/hour
United States
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Minnesota compare to nearby states?
Kansas pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Illinois ($35) and Wisconsin ($22). Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $36. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $23 per hour — Kansas pays 50% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $35 | $36 |
| Illinois | $35 | $35 |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $28 |
| Missouri | $21 | $26 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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LPN / LVN - Correctional
- Appleton Detention Facility
- Appleton, MN
$30-39/hour
LPN / LVN - Correctional
- Appleton Detention Facility
- Appleton, MN
- Sign-On Bonus
$30-39/hour
LPN / LVN - Long Term Care
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Pipestone, MN
- 3x12 hrs
$28-36/hour
LPN / LVN - Med Surg
- Rainy Lake Medical Center
- International Falls, MN
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$23-31/hour
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