Nursing Assistant salary in Minnesota
What nursing assistants earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,680$22.44 per hour
vs U.S.+10%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$40,340 – $49,330Top 10%: $55,410+
Jobs29,1201.06× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,020 | $23.09 | 14,590 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $45,690 | $21.97 | 3,130 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $39,190 | $18.84 | 2,930 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $39,940 | $19.20 | 2,240 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $45,780 | $22.01 | 2,220 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $45,220 | $21.74 | 2,110 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $44,250 | $21.27 | 1,610 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $40,130 | $19.29 | 1,580 |
| Rochester, MN | $46,840 | $22.52 | 1,550 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $43,510 | $20.92 | 1,250 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $45,740 | $21.99 | 930 |
| Mankato, MN | $46,430 | $22.32 | 930 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $45,660 | $21.95 | 450 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Rhode Island · $46,440 Alaska · $46,370
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $83,400
Questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Minnesota?
Nursing Assistants in Minnesota earned a median of $46,680 a year ($22.44 an hour) in May 2025, 10% more than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $40,340 to $49,330.
Where in Minnesota do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $48,020.
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.