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Nurse anesthetist salary in Minnesota

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$266,190median pay per year in Minnesota, or $127.98 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $221,970lowest 10% earn less
  2. $238,06025th percentile
  3. $266,190median
  4. $272,98075th percentile
  5. $292,200top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $236,590[3]

The median pay for nurse anesthetists in Minnesota was $266,190 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $29,600 higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in MN
2,130[4]
Rank by median pay
15 of 44[5]
Compared with US median
+12.5%[6]

How much do nurse anesthetists make in Minnesota?

Half of nurse anesthetists in Minnesota earned more than $266,190 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $127.98 an hour[1]. The average wage was a little lower, at $259,210 a year[7]. Across the US, the median for this job was $236,590[3], so Minnesota ran 12.5% higher[6]. For all jobs in the state, the median was $56,920[8].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $221,970 a year, and the 25th percentile was $238,060[2]. At the high end, the top 10% earned more than $292,200[2]. The 75th percentile was $272,980[2].

Among the metro areas in or partly in Minnesota that BLS lists for this job, Duluth, MN-WI had a median of $260,760[9]. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI was at $258,570[9], and Sioux Falls, SD-MN was at $243,560[9]. Rochester, MN was shown only as $239,200 or more[9]. Metro areas that cross state lines are counted as a whole[9]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed, and it does not include bonuses outside regular production pay or the cost of benefits like health insurance[10].

Minnesota vs US pay

Pay for nurse anesthetists in Minnesota next to the national figures[1][3].

MNUS
Median per year$266,190[1]$236,590[3]
Median per hour$127.98[1]$113.75[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$221,970[2]$155,250[11]
Top 10% earn more than$292,200[2]$339,500[11]
Jobs2,130[4]51,840[3]

Pay by metro area in Minnesota

Metro areas in Minnesota with the most jobs for nurse anesthetists, and the median pay in each[9]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI[9]$258,5701,250
Rochester, MN$239,200+440
Sioux Falls, SD-MN$243,560230
Fargo, ND-MN$241,620160
Duluth, MN-WI$260,76060
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN$225,45060
Grand Forks, ND-MN$254,41040

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for nurse anesthetists in the states that border Minnesota, highest first[12].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Wisconsin[12]$273,170990
Iowa$273,070380
South Dakota$263,930400
North Dakota$244,240250

Median pay for nurse anesthetists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for nurse anesthetists are projected to grow 9.7% from 2025 to 2035[13]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: master's degree[14].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a nurse anesthetist make in Minnesota?
The median was $266,190 a year in May 2025, and the average was $259,210[1][7]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $221,970 and the top 10% earned more than $292,200[2].
How much does a nurse anesthetist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly wage was $127.98[1]. The 10th percentile was $106.72 an hour and the 90th percentile was $140.48[15].
Which city in Minnesota pays nurse anesthetists the most?
Among the metro areas in or partly in Minnesota that BLS lists for this job, Duluth, MN-WI had a median of $260,760 a year[9]. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI had $258,570[9]. Rochester, MN was shown only as $239,200 or more[9].
Is Minnesota a good state for nurse anesthetists?
On pay, Minnesota had the 15th highest median annual wage for this job out of 44 states with a published median[5]. Its median was 12.5% above the US median[6].
What do you need to become a nurse anesthetist in Minnesota?
This is a US figure, not a Minnesota one. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is a master's degree, with no work experience in a related job and no on-the-job training listed[14].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Minnesota was $266,190 per year and $127.98 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nurse Anesthetists in Minnesota: 10th percentile $221,970, 25th percentile $238,060, 75th percentile $272,980, 90th percentile $292,200. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in the US as a whole was $236,590 per year and $113.75 per hour, with about 51,840 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 2,130 people worked as Nurse Anesthetists in Minnesota (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Minnesota had the 15th highest median annual wage for Nurse Anesthetists out of the 44 states with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Minnesota ($266,190) was $29,600 (12.5%) higher than the US median ($236,590). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Minnesota was $259,210 per year and $124.62 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Minnesota was $56,920. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nurse Anesthetists in the US: 10th percentile $155,250, 25th percentile $206,730, 75th percentile $294,350, 90th percentile $339,500. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Nurse Anesthetists in states that border Minnesota (highest first): Wisconsin $273,170; Iowa $273,070; South Dakota $263,930; North Dakota $244,240. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Nurse Anesthetists is projected to grow 9.7% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 2,400 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  14. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Nurse Anesthetists: education needed for entry: Master's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  15. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Nurse Anesthetists in Minnesota: 10th percentile $106.72, 25th percentile $114.45, 75th percentile $131.24, 90th percentile $140.48. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Minnesota. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.