As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Minnesota is $68,855, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,324 weekly, or $5,738 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $55,230 to $84,297. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,723) and 75th percentile ($76,938), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,297 per year. This $15,215 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Minnesota Correctional Nurse often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $55,230 MN September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $61,723 MN September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $68,855 MN September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $76,938 MN September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $84,297 MN September 01, 2026
25% $61,723 10% $55,230 90% $84,297 75% $76,938 $68,855 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $70,798 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $71,633 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $66,545 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $67,866 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $66,362 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $65,270 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $70,834 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $66,613 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $66,546 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $66,583 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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