Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$57.49/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Minnesota is $57.49 per hour. This is 12% higher than the US average of $50.71.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Minnesota compared to National Averages

$57.49/hour

Minnesota

12% higher than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

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

Only Minneapolis, Minnesota reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Minneapolis, Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Nursing Home 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?

North Dakota pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Illinois ($54) and Nebraska ($49). North Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Nursing Home Nurses is $57 per hour — North Dakota pays 3% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
North Dakota$59$63
Illinois$54$59
Nebraska$49$51
Iowa$46$50
South Dakota$42$43
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Minnesota?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($47). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Nursing Home Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$50$53
Medical Solutions Direct Hire$47$49

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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