Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 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.
By median annual wage, nursing assistants rank 592 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 18% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Physical Therapist Assistants at $66,770, Dental Assistants at $65,270, Occupational Therapy Assistants at $64,920 — 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, nursing assistants rank 592 of the 721 occupations reported in Minnesota — higher than 18% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Minnesota | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $66,770 | $1,230 |
| Dental Assistants | $65,270 | $5,980 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $64,920 | $540 |
| Massage Therapists | $63,070 | $1,690 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $55,040 | $620 |
| Medical Assistants | $50,480 | $10,580 |
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.