Registered Nurses Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $90,450 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $43.49
10th percentile $71,730
90th percentile $115,960
Employed locally 2,330
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,730
    25th
    $81,120
    50th (median)
    $90,450
    75th
    $106,040
    90th
    $115,960

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,630
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,110
    Pharmacists$145,600
    Dental Hygienists$93,910
    Emergency Medical Technicians$39,130
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southeast Minnesota is $43.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southeast Minnesota is 3.4% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $71,730 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,120.