Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Minnesota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $63,750 | $66,500 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $30.65 | $31.97 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $64,655.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Minnesota is $63,750, or about $30.65 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Licensed Practical Nurses is $66,500. Minnesota is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level licensed practical nurses in Minnesota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 12,840 licensed practical nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $63,750, Minnesota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, licensed practical nurses rank 372 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 48% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Radiologists at $708,340, Dermatologists at $625,790, Surgeons, All Other at $568,150 — all figures are median annual wages for Minnesota.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Minnesota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 97.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, licensed practical nurses rank 372 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 48% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Minnesota | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $708,340 | $440 |
| Dermatologists | $625,790 | $260 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $568,150 | $910 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $537,830 | $320 |
| Anesthesiologists | $496,510 | $870 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $475,250 | $40 |
Minnesota levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 97.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 721 occupations in Minnesota.