Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 1,940.
  • Nursing Assistants in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $34,180 per year or $16.44 per hour.
  • The percentage of Minnesota Nursing Assistants who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in Minnesota for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Minnesota for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #125 in the nation for salary and #393 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #155 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Minnesota

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $34,180 or $16.44 per hour which is 6% less than the Minnesota average salary of $36,730.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaMinnesota% Difference
Hourly Wage$16.44$17.66-6.91%
Annual Salary$34,180$36,730-6.94%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $34,180 or $16.44 per hour which is 2% more than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageSoutheast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$16.44$15.992.81%
Annual Salary$34,180$33,2502.80%
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, Nursing Assistants in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $38,578 which compares to the Minnesota average annual salary of $36,730. 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 $36,730.
  • Minnesota cost-of-living adjusted salary is $37,244.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $34,180.
  • Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $38,578.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area$34,18088.60%$38,578
Minnesota$36,73098.62%$37,244
U.S.$33,250$33,250
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 Nursing Assistants earn between $29,690 and $36,520 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $37,460, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $28,920, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year194Under $28,920
15%2 – 4 years291$28,920 – $29,690
25%5 – 9 years485$29,690 – $35,800
25%10 – 14 years485$35,800 – $36,520
15%15 – 20 years291$35,800 – $37,460
10%20+ years194Above $37,460
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 $34,180, Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($221,530), Nurse Practitioners ($129,340), Registered Nurses ($78,000), Nursing Instructors ($76,520), and LPNs ($50,520).

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 Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area is 1,940.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $34,180 per year or $16.44 per hour in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Minnesota Nonmetropolitan Area Nursing Assistants earn an average of $38,578 per year or $19 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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Official Data Sources for Nursing Assistants: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data