Nurse Practitioner salary in Minnesota
Nurse practitioners in Minnesota earn a median $133,260 a year, 1% above the national median of $132,300. That ranks #19 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $94,135.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1171. Taxes for tax year 2026.
| Yearly | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $133,260 | $11,105 | $5,125 | $64.07 |
| Average pay | $135,890 | $11,324 | $5,227 | $65.33 |
| Take-home (median) | $94,135 | $7,845 | $3,621 | $45.26 |
Where the money goes
| Item | Per year |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $20,716 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $10,194 |
| Minnesota income tax and state programs | $8,214 |
| Take-home | $94,135 |
Minnesota's prices are 1% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $95,451 buys in an average-priced state. The Minnesota minimum wage is $11.41; the median nurse practitioner earns 5.6 times that.
Nurse Practitioner pay in Minnesota vs. neighboring states
| State | Median salary | Take-home | Buying power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $133,260 | $94,135 | $95,451 |
| Iowa | $130,160 | $95,936 | $109,314 |
| North Dakota | $130,070 | $98,892 | $111,165 |
| South Dakota | $128,840 | $99,328 | $112,126 |
| Wisconsin | $131,980 | $95,860 | $101,876 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do nurse practitioners make in Minnesota?
- The median salary is $133,260 a year ($64.07 an hour), and the average is $135,890, per BLS data for May 2025.
- How much do nurse practitioners take home in Minnesota?
- About $94,135 a year after federal and Minnesota taxes, or $3,621 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
- Do nurse practitioners earn more in Minnesota than the national average?
- Minnesota ranks #19 of 51 for median pay, 1% above the U.S. median of $132,300. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #42.