What nurse anesthetists earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $258,570 | $124.31 | 1,250 |
| Rochester, MN | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 440 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $243,560 | $117.10 | 230 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $241,620 | $116.16 | 160 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $278,670 | $133.98 | 110 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $260,760 | $125.37 | 60 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $225,450 | $108.39 | 60 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $276,760 | $133.06 | 60 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $254,410 | $122.31 | 40 |
Nurse Anesthetists in Minnesota earned a median of $266,190 a year ($127.98 an hour) in May 2025, 13% more than the national median of $236,590. The middle half earned $238,060 to $272,980.
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Duluth, MN-WI at $260,760.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.