Registered Nurses Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $86,430 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.56
10th percentile $72,270
90th percentile $106,750
Employed locally 4,190
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,270
    25th
    $80,150
    50th (median)
    $86,430
    75th
    $103,100
    90th
    $106,750

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,470
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,580
    Pharmacists $146,680
    Physical Therapists $99,670
    Dental Hygienists $94,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northwest Minnesota is $41.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northwest Minnesota is 7.7% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $72,270 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,150.