Nurse Practitioners Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $135,190 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $65.00
10th percentile $126,910
90th percentile $163,270
Employed locally 140
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $126,910
    25th
    $128,590
    50th (median)
    $135,190
    75th
    $163,270
    90th
    $163,270

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 181% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 81% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $130,580
    St. Cloud, MN $130,280
    Fargo, ND-MN $129,130
    Duluth, MN-WI $128,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $128,570
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $125,390

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$103,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,360
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,840
    Physical Therapists$100,960
    Pharmacists$153,140
    Physician Assistants$137,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Mankato, MN is $65.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.27 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Mankato, MN is 4.6% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Mankato?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $126,910 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,590.