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Registered Nurse Salary in Minnesota (2026)

Registered Nurse pay range in Minnesota

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$79,960	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$88,940	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$101,510	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$114,760	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$132,430	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 70,110 Registered Nurse jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 29-1141, “Registered Nurses”).

Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota

A median Registered Nurse salary of $101,510 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,863 — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.

Gross (median)	$101,510
Federal income tax	−$13,502
Social Security + Medicare	−$7,766
Minnesota state income tax	−$5,379
Take-home (annual)	$74,863
Take-home (monthly)	$6,239

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Minnesota?

The median Registered Nurse salary in Minnesota is $101,510 per year ($48.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $88,940 and $114,760.

What is the take-home pay for a Registered Nurse in Minnesota?

On the median salary of $101,510, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $74,863 per year ($6,239 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.3%.

How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Minnesota?

BLS counts 70,110 Registered Nurse jobs in Minnesota in the latest survey (May 2025).

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