How Much Does an NP Make in Minnesota in 2026?

A typical NP in Minnesota earns about $64.07 per hour ($133,260 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Based on that annual figure, this works out to roughly $11,105 a month or $2,563 a week. These are typical figures; individual pay varies by city, employer, and experience.

That figure sits about 1% above the national typical pay of $132,300 a year, placing Minnesota 19th among the 50 states and Washington, D.C. for NP pay. Around 7,780 NPs work across the state, giving a sense of how many practitioners these figures represent. Pay in Minnesota tracks closely with the national figure rather than sitting far above or below it.

Entry-level positions in Minnesota typically offer around $47.57 an hour, or about $98,950 a year, according to the same May 2025 wage data. Pay generally moves toward the typical figure of $133,260 within the first several years on the job. New NPs should expect to start below the typical pay and see it rise with experience.

Experienced NPs in Minnesota often earn upwards of $81.80 an hour, or about $170,140 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over that figure. The gap between entry-level and top pay runs $71,190. That spread is shaped by practice setting, years of experience, and which city an NP works in.

Minnesota NP pay has climbed steadily over the past decade. Typical pay rose from $104,800 in 2015 to $133,260 in 2025, a gain of $28,460. That amounts to a 27% increase over ten years, according to the government wage data.

Nationally, NP pay rose 35% over the same decade, so Minnesota's gain came in below the national pace. Pay has still moved up consistently in Minnesota year over year. Someone starting an NP career in the state today enters a field where pay has grown steadily, though nothing about future increases is guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in Mankato, where NPs typically earn $138,580 a year ($66.62 an hour), about 4% above the statewide figure. Duluth follows closely at $136,530 a year. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

Onalaska pays the least among Minnesota's tracked cities, at $125,390 a year ($60.29 an hour), putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at $13,190. Minneapolis, where 4,900 NPs work, is the state's largest employment hub for the profession, with typical pay of $133,370 a year ($64.12 an hour). Higher pay in cities like Mankato and Duluth often comes with a higher cost of living, which can offset some of the difference.

Minnesota pays NPs more than each of its neighboring states. Wisconsin's typical pay of $131,980 a year runs about 1% below Minnesota's, while Iowa ($130,160) and North Dakota ($130,070) each sit about 2% lower, and South Dakota's $128,840 trails by roughly 3%. NPs licensed in one of these states can often have that license endorsed or transferred into a neighboring state, which can simplify a move across state lines.

NPs in Minnesota typically earn $133,260 a year ($64.07 an hour), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025), up 27% over the past decade. Readers weighing a move or a new license should check Minnesota's state licensing or registry page for specific requirements, and review the city pages for local pay figures in places like Mankato, Duluth, and Minneapolis before making a decision.