Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Minneapolis

Licensed practical nurses in Minneapolis earn an average of $52,800 per year (or $25.39 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$51,850
Minneapolis, MN
1% higher than the national average
$52,800
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Minneapolis licensed practical nurses earn 1% higher than the national average salary for LPNs, at $51,850 (or $24.93 per hour).

Licensed practical nurse salary range in Minneapolis, MN

10%
$46,910
MEDIAN
$49,610
90%
$61,160
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $61,160 $29
75th Percentile $59,760 $28
Median $49,610 $23
25th Percentile $47,270 $22

80% of Minneapolis LPNs earn between $46,910 and $61,160.

Cost-of-living adjusted licensed practical nurse salary in Minneapolis

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Minneapolis, MN
$51,162
Overall Average
Minneapolis, MN
$52,800

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Minneapolis LPNs earn about $51,162 per year. Cost-of-living in Minneapolis is 3% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Minnesota for licensed practical nurses

Rochester, MN $52,500 per year
Mankato, MN $49,960 per year
St. Cloud, MN $49,030 per year
Duluth, MN $48,650 per year

Minnesota nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where licensed practical nurses are paid the highest is Rochester, where the average LPNs salary is $52,500 and 1,070 licensed practical nurses are currently employed. The Mankato area comes in second, with a $49,960 average LPN salary and 270 licensed practical nurses employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in Minneapolis, MN?

Nurse Anesthetist $211,390 per year
Nurse Practitioner $125,940 per year
Nurse Midwife $122,660 per year
Physical Therapist $86,990 per year
Registered Nurse $86,690 per year
Dental Hygienist $81,470 per year
Pharmacy Technician $44,150 per year

At a $52,800 average annual salary, LPNs in Minneapolis tend to earn less than nurse anesthetists ($211,390), nurse practitioners ($125,940), nurse midwives ($122,660), physical therapists ($86,990), registered nurses ($86,690), and dental hygienists ($81,470). They tend to earn more than pharmacy technicians ($44,150).

More about licensed practical nurses

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nurses) are licensed nurses who work with patients in all kinds of settings. They work under the supervision of a doctor, nurse practitioner, or registered nurse. This is an entry-level position within nursing. LPN duties depend on the setting in which they work. Some of their general responsibilities include taking vital signs, providing immunizations, wound care, and emotional support.

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