APG Specialty Publications INDEMAND_2017 | Page 35

Nursing WAGES AND OUTLOOK This career pays above the statewide median wage of $18.88/hour. Across Minnesota, Registered Nurses (RNs) earn a median wage just under $35/hour; high earners make well over $42/hour. In the seven-county metro area, RNs earn nearly $38/hour; high earners make well over $44/ hour. This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers. There will be a need for about 20,110 new Registered Nurses to meet market demand between 2014–2024. Growth rate is 11.8 percent, or well above the statewide average. Practical Nursing WAGES AND OUTLOOK This career pays above the statewide median wage of $18.88/hour. Across Minnesota, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) earn a median wage well over $20/hour; high earners make just over $23/hour. In the seven-county metro area, LPNs earn nearly $22/hour; high earners make well over $23/hour. This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers. There will be a need for about 7,200 new Licensed Practical Nurses to meet market demand between 2014–2024. Growth rate is 11.3 percent, or well above the statewide average. Source: CAREERwise Lakeville inDemand 35