Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Brainerd, MN
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$34.50/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Brainerd, MN is $34.50 per hour. This is 74% lower than the Minnesota average of $59.99.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Brainerd, MN compared to State and National Averages
$34.50/hour
Brainerd, MN
34% lower than the US average.
$59.99/hour
Minnesota
23% higher than the US average.
$46.14/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Brainerd Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Brainerd Compare to Other Cities
Mankato, Minnesota
$34/hour
This is 1% lower than the Brainerd average of $34.50.
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 45% higher than the Brainerd average of $34.50.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$36/hour
This is 3% higher than the Brainerd average of $34.50.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Brainerd?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on April 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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