Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Minnesota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $46,680 | $41,878 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.44 | $20.13 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $47,343.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Minnesota is $46,680, or about $22.44 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Minnesota is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Minnesota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 29,120 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $46,680, Minnesota offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.