Registered Nurses Salary in Northeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $86,270 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.48
10th percentile $66,840
90th percentile $106,700
Employed locally 980
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,840
    25th
    $77,630
    50th (median)
    $86,270
    75th
    $101,240
    90th
    $106,700

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,350
    Emergency Medical Technicians $45,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,820
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $47,760
    Psychiatric Technicians $37,930
    Physical Therapists $106,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northeast Minnesota is $41.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.16 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northeast Minnesota is 7.8% below 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $66,840 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,630.