Nursing Assistants Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Nursing Assistants in Minnesota earn a median salary of $43,032 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.9% vs the national median of $39,530. An estimated 25,930 nursing assistants are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $39,090 to $46,910 depending on location.
$43,032
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$46,910
Highest paying metro
$39,090
Lowest paying metro
25,930
Employed in Minnesota
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Nursing Assistants salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $46,910 | $43,210 | $48,870 | 13,830 |
| Rochester, MN | $46,910 | $39,400 | $46,910 | 1,470 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $44,550 | $38,570 | $46,200 | 1,830 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $43,050 | $39,460 | $46,390 | 1,540 |
| Mankato, MN | $42,720 | $40,280 | $46,070 | 740 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $42,020 | $38,570 | $45,550 | 2,530 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $41,870 | $39,130 | $45,670 | 460 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $40,170 | $38,370 | $45,880 | 2,090 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $39,090 | $36,930 | $45,850 | 1,440 |