Registered Nurse Salary in Minnesota

Compare live registered nurse pay signals and active healthcare openings in Minnesota.

Generated from 129 active jobs and 15 listed-pay samples in this market.

Average salary

$107,639

Hourly average

$51.75/hr

Low

$65,572

High

$191,958

Vs national

+9%

Salary distribution

Mean, median, and range in Minnesota

15 pay samples
Low $65,572
Median $108,867
Mean $107,639
High $191,958
Low sample$65,572
Median$108,867
Mean$107,639
High sample$191,958

Purchasing power

Salary vs cost of living

Local salary$107,639
National benchmark$98,430
Purchasing power$109,836

Because local costs are lower, this salary can feel closer to this amount in an average-cost city.

Local average$107,639
National benchmark$98,430
Benchmark sourceBLS OEWS May 2025
Estimated local cost level98 cents per national $1
Purchasing power$109,836
Estimated rent share12 cents of each gross-pay dollar

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Does Minnesota pay stretch further?

Compare Registered Nurse pay with local cost levels included.

Here

$107,639 adjusted

Compared with

$84,571 adjusted

RN Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level

0-2 years

$88,264

$77,500$96,875

Mid Level

3-5 years

$107,639

$96,875$118,403

Experienced

6-10 years

$121,632

$109,792$133,472

Senior

10+ years

$139,931

$124,861$156,077

What Affects RN Pay in Minnesota?

Shift Differentials

  • Day ShiftBase pay
  • Evening Shift+$2-4/hr
  • Night Shift+$4-8/hr
  • Weekend+$3-6/hr

Location Factors

  • Rural areas may offer higher pay due to staffing shortages.
  • Hospital systems typically pay more than private clinics.
  • Travel RN positions offer premium rates.
  • Cost-of-living adjustments can improve purchasing power.

RN Benefits & Top Employers in Minnesota

Common Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits vary by employer
  • Shift differential opportunities may be available
  • Sign-on and relocation incentives vary by facility
  • Continuing education or certification support may be available

Market summary

Registered Nurse pay in Minnesota is estimated from live JibJob openings with listed compensation. Use this guide to compare pay alongside current employer demand before applying.

This generated salary page requires at least 10 active jobs and 3 usable salary samples in the market, so low-inventory role and city combinations are not published.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurse salary in Minnesota?
The current JibJob estimate for Registered Nurse roles in Minnesota is based on 15 listed-pay job samples across 129 active openings.
Are Registered Nurse jobs hiring in Minnesota?
Yes. JibJob is currently tracking 129 active registered nurse openings in Minnesota.

Data Sources & Methodology

The data presented on this page is compiled from multiple authoritative sources to provide accurate and up-to-date information about healthcare careers and cost of living.

Last updated: 2026-06-16T04:15:49.690Z

Salary data represents averages and may vary based on experience, employer, and specific position. Cost of living indices are relative to the national average of 100.