Nurse Practitioners Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $129,930 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $62.47
10th percentile $102,150
90th percentile $174,670
Employed locally 170
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,150
    25th
    $113,350
    50th (median)
    $129,930
    75th
    $139,690
    90th
    $174,670

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,360
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,500
    Pharmacists $141,530
    Dental Hygienists $94,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Southwest Minnesota is $62.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Southwest Minnesota is 0.6% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $102,150 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,350.