Nurse Practitioner Salary in Minnesota: $133,260 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Minnesota earn a median of $133,260 per year — $64.07 an hour — $960 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #19 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Minnesota NPs earn between $98,950 and $170,140. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Minnesota NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Minnesota NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Minnesota
The median NP in Minnesota out-earns the median RN by $31,750 per year (31%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Minnesota With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Minnesota side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Minnesota | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $133,260 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $64.07/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $98,950 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $155,260 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $170,140 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 7,780 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Minnesota’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Minnesota?
NPs in Minnesota earn a median of $133,260 per year — $64.07 per hour — $960 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Minnesota #19 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Minnesota?
The median NP in Minnesota earns $133,260 versus $101,510 for the median RN — a difference of $31,750 per year (31%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Minnesota?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Minnesota, the 10th percentile is $98,950 and the 25th percentile is $111,750. Most NPs move toward the $133,260 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Minnesota?
7,780 nurse practitioners are employed in Minnesota per the BLS May 2025 estimates.