Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Duluth is 300.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Duluth earn an average of $146,740 per year or $70.55 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Nurse Practitioners who work in Duluth is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Duluth is less than 1%.

Rankings for Duluth

  • Ranks #1 in Minnesota for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Minnesota for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #13 in the nation for salary and #397 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #162 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Duluth Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $146,740 or $70.55 per hour which is 15% more than the Minnesota average salary of $127,010.

AverageDuluthMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$70.55$61.0615.54%
Annual Salary$146,740$127,01015.53%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Duluth Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $146,740 or $70.55 per hour which is 24% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageDuluthU.S.%
Hourly Wage$70.55$56.7524.32%
Annual Salary$146,740$118,04024.31%
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, Nurse Practitioners in Duluth earns an average annual salary of $165,639 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $127,010. per year.

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

  • Minnesota average salary is $127,010.
  • Minnesota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $128,787.
  • Duluth average salary is $146,740.
  • Duluth cost-of-living adjusted salary is $165,639.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Duluth$146,74088.59%$165,639
Minnesota$127,01098.62%$128,787
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Duluth, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $101,840 and $130,630 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $0, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $100,030, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year30Under $100,030
15%2 – 4 years45$100,030 – $101,840
25%5 – 9 years75$101,840 – $127,240
25%10 – 14 years75$127,240 – $130,630
15%15 – 20 years45$127,240 – $0
10%20+ years30Above $0
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 $146,740, Duluth Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($202,030).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($33,700), LPNs ($48,650), Registered Nurses ($70,130), and Nursing Instructors ($76,430).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$202,030
Nurse Practitioners$146,740
Nursing Instructors $76,430
Registered Nurses$70,130
LPNs$48,650
Nursing Assistants$33,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Duluth Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Duluth is 300.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $146,740 per year or $70.55 per hour in Duluth.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Duluth Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $165,639 per year or $80 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Duluth are Nurse Anesthetists($202,030), Nurse Practitioners($146,740), Nursing Instructors ($76,430).


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