Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Minnesota

Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$57.41/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Minnesota is $57.41 per hour. This is 11% higher than the US average of $51.22.

Last updated on September 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Minnesota compared to National Averages

$57.41/hour

Minnesota

11% higher than the US average.

$51.22/hour

United States

What cities in Minnesota pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Only Minneapolis, Minnesota reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Minneapolis, Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Long Term Care Nurses is $57 per hour — Minneapolis, Minnesota pays 29% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Minneapolis, Minnesota$41$53
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Minnesota compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by North Dakota ($56) and Missouri ($51). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Long Term Care Nurses is $57 per hour — Wisconsin pays 13% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Wisconsin$65$69
North Dakota$56$63
Missouri$51$62
Illinois$51$54
Nebraska$48$51
Iowa$46$50
South Dakota$42$43
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Minnesota?

Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($44). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Long Term Care Nurses is $57 per hour — Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays 20% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Medical Solutions Direct Hire$46$49
Perm Staff Jobs$44$53

Last updated on September 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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