Registered Nurse salary in Minneapolis, MN
Median pay, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro
$103,040/year
about $49.54 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $94,170 – $123,900
Half of registered nurses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area earn more than $103,040 a year and half earn less. That's 6% higher than the national median of $97,550, and ranks #11 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $82,180 | $39.51 |
| 25th | $94,170 | $45.27 |
| Median (50th) | $103,040 | $49.54 |
| 75th | $123,900 | $59.57 |
| 90th (top earners) | $133,450 | $64.16 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a registered nurse job in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $94,170 ($45.27/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $94,170 to $123,900 ($45.27 to $59.57/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $123,900 ($59.57/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends can add a lot on top of the base rate, so ask for them in writing.
- Sign-on bonuses often come with a clawback if you leave within one or two years. Check the terms before you count on it.
- Ask about nurse-to-patient ratios and mandatory overtime, since they shape the job far more than the posting suggests.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Minneapolis-St. Paul metro. Occupation: Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.