Acute Care Nurses Salary in Minnesota
Acute Care Nurses in Minnesota earn a median of $101,510 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,510
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 70,110
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,960; the top 10% earn over $132,430. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Critical Care Nurses$101,510 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
- Registered Nurses$101,510 median in Minnesota
- Nurse Practitioners$133,260 median in Minnesota
- Nurse Midwives$134,810 median in Minnesota
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$390,940 median in Minnesota
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$367,320 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
Acute Care Nurses pay in Minnesota
How much do acute care nurses make in Minnesota?
The median is $101,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,960 and the top 10% earn over $132,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for acute care nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.