Registered Nurses Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $84,710 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.73
10th percentile $65,860
90th percentile $106,660
Employed locally 2,320
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,860
    25th
    $77,270
    50th (median)
    $84,710
    75th
    $102,380
    90th
    $106,660

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,360
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,500
    Pharmacists $141,530
    Dental Hygienists $94,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $68,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southwest Minnesota is $40.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southwest Minnesota is 9.5% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $65,860 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,270.