Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Minnesota
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$38.52/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Minnesota is $38.52 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Minnesota compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Minnesota compared to National Averages
$38.52/hour
Minnesota
This is equal to the US average
$38.66/hour
United States
What cities in Minnesota pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Minnesota pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, Minnesota | $41 | $53 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Minnesota?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Minnesota?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Care | $69 | $70 |
| Float | $69 | $70 |
| PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $68 | $70 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $68 | $70 |
| DOU - Direct Observation Unit | $68 | $70 |
| Med Surg | $67 | $70 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $61 | $70 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Minnesota compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Minnesota compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Illinois | $45 | $48 |
| Michigan | $40 | $46 |
| Missouri | $35 | $47 |
| Nebraska | $32 | $42 |
| North Dakota | $32 | $40 |
| Kansas | $31 | $36 |
| Iowa | $29 | $38 |
| South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Minnesota?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Minnesota?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Vivian Staff Jobs | $46 | $50 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $45 | $49 |
| Insight Global | $31 | $31 |
Last updated on December 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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$46-50/hour
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