Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Minnesota
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$59.37/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Minnesota is $59.37 per hour. This is 18% higher than the US average of $48.85.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Minnesota compared to National Averages
$59.37/hour
Minnesota
18% higher than the US average.
$48.85/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 $59 per hour — Minneapolis, Minnesota pays 32% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, Minnesota | $41 | $53 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Minnesota?
PCU - Progressive Care Unit, Med Surg, and DOU - Direct Observation Unit earn the most among Nursing specialties in Minnesota, along with 3 others, all averaging $63 per hour. PCU - Progressive Care Unit also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $70. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Registered Nurses is $59 per hour — PCU - Progressive Care Unit, Med Surg, and DOU - Direct Observation Unit earn 6% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $63 | $70 |
| Med Surg | $63 | $70 |
| DOU - Direct Observation Unit | $63 | $70 |
| Intermediate Care | $63 | $70 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $63 | $70 |
| Float | $63 | $70 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $61 | $70 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Minnesota compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by North Dakota ($54) and Illinois ($50). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Registered Nurses is $59 per hour — Wisconsin pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $61 | $65 |
| North Dakota | $54 | $63 |
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Michigan | $44 | $48 |
| South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Minnesota?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by TRS Healthcare Permanent ($50) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($46). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Registered Nurses is $59 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $56 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $50 | $50 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $46 | $49 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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