Nursing Assistants Salary in Mankato, MN

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

Median annual salary $42,720 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.54
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $47,750
Employed locally 740
National median $39,530

Compare Nursing Assistants salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Mankato, MN stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Nursing Assistants
in
Mankato, MN
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $40,280
    50th (median)
    $42,720
    75th
    $46,070
    90th
    $47,750

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,910
    Rochester, MN $46,910
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $45,120
    Duluth, MN-WI $43,050
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $41,460
    Fargo, ND-MN $39,130

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,900
    Medical Assistants $46,900
    Dental Assistants $60,160
    Phlebotomists $44,930
    Physical Therapist Assistants $65,410
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $38,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Mankato, MN is $20.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.29 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Mankato, MN is 8.1% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Mankato?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,280.