Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 1,020.
  • LPNs in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $50,520 per year or $24.29 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota LPNs who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #3 in Minnesota for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Minnesota for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #183 in the nation for salary and #393 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #150 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs earn an average of $50,520 or $24.29 per hour which is 1% less than the Minnesota average salary of $51,160.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.29$24.59-1.22%
Annual Salary$50,520$51,160-1.25%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs earn an average of $50,520 or $24.29 per hour which is 2% less than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.29$24.93-2.57%
Annual Salary$50,520$51,850-2.57%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $57,020 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $51,160. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 11% less than the Minnesota average, which means Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Minnesota average.

  • Minnesota average salary is $51,160.
  • Minnesota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $51,876.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $50,520.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $57,020.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$50,52088.60%$57,020
Minnesota$51,16098.62%$51,876
U.S.$51,850$51,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of LPNs earn between $46,490 and $58,750 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $59,850, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $45,640, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year102Under $45,640
15%2 – 4 years153$45,640 – $46,490
25%5 – 9 years255$46,490 – $47,000
25%10 – 14 years255$47,000 – $58,750
15%15 – 20 years153$47,000 – $59,850
10%20+ years102Above $59,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $50,520, Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($221,530), Nurse Practitioners ($129,340), Registered Nurses ($78,000), and Nursing Instructors ($76,520).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($34,180).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$221,530
Nurse Practitioners$129,340
Registered Nurses$78,000
Nursing Instructors $76,520
LPNs$50,520
Nursing Assistants$34,180
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 1,020.

LPNs earn an average of $50,520 per year or $24.29 per hour in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area LPNs earn an average of $57,020 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Anesthetists($221,530), Nurse Practitioners($129,340), Registered Nurses($78,000).


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