Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Minnesota
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$60.71/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Minnesota is $60.71 per hour. This is 26% higher than the US average of $44.87.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Minnesota compared to National Averages
$60.71/hour
Minnesota
26% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
What cities in Minnesota pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Only Minneapolis, Minnesota reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Minneapolis, Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Registered Nurses is $61 per hour — Minneapolis, Minnesota pays 33% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, Minnesota | $41 | $53 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Minnesota?
ED - Emergency Department earns the most among Nursing specialties in Minnesota, averaging $61 per hour, followed by DOU - Direct Observation Unit ($61) and Float ($61). ED - Emergency Department also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Registered Nurses is $61 per hour — ED - Emergency Department earns 1% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ED - Emergency Department | $61 | $70 |
| DOU - Direct Observation Unit | $61 | $70 |
| Float | $61 | $70 |
| PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $61 | $70 |
| Med Surg | $61 | $70 |
| Intermediate Care | $61 | $70 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $61 | $70 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Minnesota compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Kansas ($53) and Illinois ($49). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Registered Nurses is $61 per hour — Wisconsin pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $60 | $69 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| South Dakota | $41 | $43 |
| Michigan | $40 | $48 |
| Wyoming | $33 | $43 |
| North Dakota | $32 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Minnesota?
CoreCivic pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($50) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($46). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Registered Nurses is $61 per hour — CoreCivic pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $54 | $54 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $63 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $46 | $49 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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