salary$65,660 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$56,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,260per year
Jobs in the area6,300people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford St. Paul?
OK. Rent of $1,443 a month takes 26.4% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in St. Paul, MN?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area is $65,660 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $56,820 and $77,260.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in St. Paul?
Typical rent of $1,443 a month takes 26.4% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area.