Nurse Practitioners Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $131,700 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.32
10th percentile $96,010
90th percentile $164,940
Employed locally 280
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,010
    25th
    $120,940
    50th (median)
    $131,700
    75th
    $142,930
    90th
    $164,940

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,470
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,580
    Pharmacists $146,680
    Physical Therapists $99,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Northwest Minnesota is $63.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.37 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Northwest Minnesota is 1.9% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $96,010 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,940.