Registered Nurses Salary in Mankato, MN

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

Median annual salary $103,000 +10% vs national
Median hourly $49.52
10th percentile $79,270
90th percentile $123,150
Employed locally 1,460
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,270
    25th
    $84,960
    50th (median)
    $103,000
    75th
    $103,000
    90th
    $123,150

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 138% Median Registered Nurses salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    St. Cloud, MN $103,890
    Rochester, MN $102,580
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,240
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $95,800
    Duluth, MN-WI $83,270
    Fargo, ND-MN $78,990

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,360
    Nurse Practitioners $135,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,840
    Physical Therapists $100,960
    Pharmacists $153,140
    Physician Assistants $137,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Mankato, MN is $49.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.30 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Mankato, MN is 10% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Mankato?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $79,270 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,960.