Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 170.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $129,340 per year or $62.19 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Nurse Practitioners who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners 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 #6 in Minnesota for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #44 in the nation for salary and #393 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #269 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $129,340 or $62.19 per hour which is 1% more than the Minnesota average salary of $127,010.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$62.19$61.061.85%
Annual Salary$129,340$127,0101.83%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $129,340 or $62.19 per hour which is 9% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$62.19$56.759.59%
Annual Salary$129,340$118,0409.57%
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, Nurse Practitioners in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $145,982 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $127,010. 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 $127,010.
  • Minnesota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $128,787.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $129,340.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $145,982.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$129,34088.60%$145,982
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 Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $121,070 and $129,510 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $164,070, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $99,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year17Under $99,400
15%2 – 4 years26$99,400 – $121,070
25%5 – 9 years42$121,070 – $128,190
25%10 – 14 years42$128,190 – $129,510
15%15 – 20 years26$128,190 – $164,070
10%20+ years17Above $164,070
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 $129,340, Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($221,530).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($34,180), LPNs ($50,520), Nursing Instructors ($76,520), and Registered Nurses ($78,000).

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 Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 170.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $129,340 per year or $62.19 per hour in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $145,982 per year or $70 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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