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Caregiver pay in Minnesota
Home health and personal care aides in Minnesota earn a median $18.45 an hour — 7% above the U.S. median. CNAs earn $22.44. Minnesota ranks 14 of 51 for aide pay.
Home health & personal care aides
$18.45 / hour median
Most earn $15.87–$22.43. 128,680 people work in this role in Minnesota.
7% above the U.S. median ($17.21)Nursing assistants (CNAs)
$22.44 / hour median
Most earn $18.27–$26.64. 29,120 people work in this role in Minnesota.
10% above the U.S. median ($20.32)What this means for your job posts in Minnesota
- Pay $18.45 an hour and you're in the middle of the market — half of aides in Minnesota earn more.
- Pay $22.43 or more and you're in the top 10% for aide pay, which makes your post stand out.
- Below $15.87, nine in ten aides in Minnesota already earn more — expect very few applicants.
- CNAs earn a median $22.44 here, $3.99 more than aides. If you need certified staff, budget for the difference.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (bls.gov/oes). “Home health & personal care aides” is the federal category that covers most in-home caregivers. Figures include all employers, not only home-care agencies, and are hourly wages before benefits. Wages may have risen since May 2025 — always check your current state and city minimum wage.
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Caregiver pay in Minnesota: common questions
How much do caregivers make in Minnesota?
Home health and personal care aides in Minnesota earned a median $18.45 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $15.87 and $22.43.
How much do CNAs make in Minnesota?
Nursing assistants (CNAs) in Minnesota earned a median $22.44 an hour, with most between $18.27 and $26.64.
Is caregiver pay in Minnesota above the national average?
Median aide pay in Minnesota is 7% above the U.S. median of $17.21, ranking 14 of 51 (the 50 states and DC).
How many caregivers work in Minnesota?
About 128,680 home health and personal care aides and 29,120 nursing assistants were employed in Minnesota in May 2025.
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