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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Minnesota
- Rochester$106,510
- Minneapolis$106,480
- St. Cloud$101,980
- Mankato$100,560
- Duluth$96,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $106,510 | $101,660 | $98,990 | $78,041 | 91 |
| Minneapolis | $106,480 | $103,040 | $94,170 | $78,021 | 105 |
| St. Cloud | $101,980 | $105,290 | $88,130 | $75,162 | 88 |
| Mankato | $100,560 | $103,400 | $87,970 | $74,259 | 91 |
| Duluth | $96,640 | $96,940 | $83,360 | $71,768 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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