Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Minneapolis, MN
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Minneapolis area earns $65,660 a year ($31.57 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($64,400) and 3% above the Minnesota median ($63,750). Half of the 6,300 licensed practical nurses there earn between $61,830 and $73,450.
| Annual pay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,820 | $51,700 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $61,830 | $59,960 | $59,000 |
| Median | $65,660 | $63,750 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $73,450 | $71,270 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $77,260 | $77,380 | $83,440 |
| Average | $67,140 | $64,900 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 6,300 | 12,840 | 648,410 |
Minneapolis, MN ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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Check my payLicensed practical nurse pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
- Los Angeles, CA: $79,310
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.