What is the average salary in Rochester, MN?
$71,260a year
Average yearly pay across 312 jobs with official data in the Rochester, MN metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $34.26
- Jobs with data
- 312
- Workers counted
- 101,550
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $462,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $393,300 |
| Physician | $367,300 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $356,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $341,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $211,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $201,400 |
| Chief Executive | $194,700 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $101,700 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $39,270 |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,000 |
| Cashier | $34,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $31,190 |
| General and Operations Manager | $85,650 |
| Software Developer | $134,500 |
| Office Clerk | $48,810 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $24,060 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $44,030 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$131,100
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$201,400
- Chief Executive$194,700
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$177,600
- Construction Manager$124,000
- Education Administrator$118,300
- Education Administrator$84,880
- Education and Childcare Administrator$62,850
- Facilities Manager$124,600
- Financial Manager$158,600
- General and Operations Manager$85,650
- Human Resources Manager$140,800
- Industrial Production Manager$107,500
- Manager$144,800
- Marketing Manager$175,300
- Medical and Health Services Manager$131,100
- Natural Sciences Manager$127,900
- Property$62,740
- Purchasing Manager$171,300
- Sales Manager$127,500
- Social and Community Service Manager$80,460
- Transportation$111,700
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$83,960
- Business Operations Specialist$78,790
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$88,320
- Compensation$108,200
- Compliance Officer$80,500
- Cost Estimator$76,910
- Financial and Investment Analyst$105,300
- Fundraiser$67,050
- Human Resources Specialist$83,810
- Labor Relations Specialist$103,500
- Loan Officer$98,110
- Logistician$80,300
- Management Analyst$108,600
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$83,030
- Meeting$58,730
- Personal Financial Advisor$95,280
- Project Management Specialist$106,300
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$82,320
- Training and Development Specialist$76,030
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$168,900
- Computer Occupation$106,300
- Computer Programmer$65,070
- Computer User Support Specialist$65,200
- Database Administrator$103,900
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$107,200
- Software Developer$134,500
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$120,600
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$97,610
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$83,780
- Civil Engineer$101,200
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,690
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$84,630
- Electrical Engineer$101,300
- Electronics Engineer$117,000
- Environmental Engineer$115,800
- Industrial Engineer$97,190
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$76,730
- Mechanical Engineer$97,100
Life, physical, and social science
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$123,900
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$94,580
- Food Science Technician$53,210
- Medical Scientist$81,780
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$105,100
- Psychologist$79,920
- School Psychologist$84,870
- Urban and Regional Planner$94,680
Community and social service
- Child$62,090
- Clergy$63,430
- Community and Social Service Specialist$51,480
- Community Health Worker$44,630
- Educational$66,570
- Health Education Specialist$80,960
- Healthcare Social Worker$80,590
- Marriage and Family Therapist$75,560
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$77,030
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$105,400
- Rehabilitation Counselor$44,660
- Social and Human Service Assistant$48,300
- Social Worker$80,490
- Substance Abuse$60,010
Legal
- Lawyer$129,300
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$61,230
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$71,620
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$67,350
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$38,400
- Elementary School Teacher$75,770
- Instructional Coordinator$79,620
- Kindergarten Teacher$63,510
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$80,250
- Library Technician$61,750
- Middle School Teacher$64,390
- Preschool Teacher$42,750
- Secondary School Teacher$72,790
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$50,050
- Special Education Teacher$76,710
- Special Education Teacher$65,620
- Special Education Teacher$74,020
- Substitute Teacher$59,510
- Teacher and Instructor$60,210
- Teaching Assistant$41,250
- Tutor$38,730
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$59,000
- Graphic Designer$61,240
- Interpreter and Translator$64,820
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$37,430
- Producer and Director$72,580
- Public Relations Specialist$74,830
- Umpire$44,230
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$48,970
- Chiropractor$75,030
- Dental Hygienist$103,400
- Dentist$211,200
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$100,800
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$80,330
- Emergency Medical Technician$50,070
- Emergency Medicine Physician$462,900
- Family Medicine Physician$356,800
- General Internal Medicine Physician$239,200
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$77,570
- Health Technologist and Technician$60,930
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$63,750
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$100,900
- Nurse Anesthetist$239,200
- Nurse Practitioner$126,300
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$393,300
- Occupational Therapist$85,000
- Optician$47,460
- Pharmacist$164,300
- Pharmacy Technician$50,730
- Physical Therapist$100,100
- Physician$367,300
- Physician Assistant$137,300
- Psychiatric Technician$38,150
- Psychiatrist$341,500
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$80,330
- Registered Nurse$101,700
- Respiratory Therapist$98,700
- Speech-Language Pathologist$83,140
- Surgical Assistant$76,880
- Surgical Technologist$78,070
- Veterinarian$130,000
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$55,750
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$63,450
- Healthcare Support Worker$43,180
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$39,270
- Massage Therapist$56,220
- Medical Assistant$49,830
- Medical Equipment Preparer$47,960
- Nursing Assistant$46,840
- Orderly$48,290
- Phlebotomist$47,400
- Physical Therapist Assistant$73,580
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$65,350
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$75,100
- Firefighter$35,200
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$94,040
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$78,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$106,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$77,200
- Lifeguard$27,810
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$77,230
- School Bus Monitor$41,720
- Security Guard$47,790
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$27,000
- Chef and Head Cook$62,520
- Cook$33,090
- Cook$43,160
- Cook$38,150
- Cook$30,320
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$29,120
- Dishwasher$32,790
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$31,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$44,620
- Food Preparation Worker$35,470
- Food Server$35,630
- Host and Hostess$28,270
- Waiter and Waitress$24,060
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$31,200
- Animal Caretaker$37,850
- Childcare Worker$34,510
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$40,460
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$58,710
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$48,240
- Gambling Service Worker$37,510
- Hairdresser$39,460
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$45,710
- Personal Care and Service Worker$32,690
- Recreation Worker$37,280
- Residential Advisor$50,060
- Skincare Specialist$57,420
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$65,590
- Cashier$34,960
- Counter and Rental Clerk$46,660
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$36,660
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$47,350
- Insurance Sales Agent$70,340
- Parts Salesperson$46,270
- Real Estate Sales Agent$47,170
- Retail Salesperson$36,000
- Sale and Related Worker$34,740
- Sales Representative$161,000
- Sales Representative$72,210
- Sales Representatives of Service$67,040
- Security$63,850
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$58,370
- Billing and Posting Clerk$67,390
- Bookkeeping$58,350
- Courier and Messenger$46,000
- Court$55,450
- Customer Service Representative$47,050
- Dispatcher$58,350
- Eligibility Interviewer$60,970
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$82,230
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$72,940
- Hotel$36,690
- Human Resources Assistant$60,540
- Interviewer$61,340
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$60,610
- Library Assistant$36,620
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$54,610
- New Accounts Clerk$48,620
- Office Clerk$48,810
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$63,550
- Postal Service Clerk$61,050
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,240
- Procurement Clerk$59,790
- Production$61,710
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$70,140
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$36,570
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$52,890
- Shipping$49,020
- Teller$45,200
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$93,070
- Carpenter$63,610
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$72,270
- Construction and Building Inspector$96,840
- Construction Laborer$59,390
- Electrician$79,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$99,530
- Highway Maintenance Worker$60,240
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$79,580
- Painter$60,220
- Paving$82,730
- Plumber$84,880
- Roofer$61,940
- Sheet Metal Worker$73,680
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$58,940
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$49,920
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$63,950
- Computer$56,170
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$54,480
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$105,400
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$62,090
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$82,260
- Heating$77,500
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,530
- Installation$57,540
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$54,060
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$79,870
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$61,920
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$74,330
- Tire Repairer and Changer$39,660
Production
- Baker$40,090
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$38,020
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$55,030
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$44,060
- Coating$54,390
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,330
- Cutting$52,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
- Food Batchmaker$49,170
- Food Processing Worker$62,330
- Grinding$55,990
- Inspector$59,850
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$39,030
- Machinist$57,770
- Meat$36,050
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,740
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,270
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$46,450
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$39,200
- Printing Press Operator$59,200
- Production Worker$39,210
- Separating$59,970
- Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,670
- Tool and Die Maker$66,680
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$78,270
- Welder$60,380
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$37,120
- Bus Driver$48,660
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,860
- Conveyor Operator and Tender$36,560
- Driver/Sales Worker$39,030
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$66,650
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$62,180
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,640
- Laborer and Freight$46,360
- Light Truck Driver$47,460
- Material Moving Worker$53,640
- Packer and Packager$42,520
- Parking Attendant$35,950
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$62,500
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$36,770
- Stocker and Order Filler$36,170
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Rochester, MN?
About $71,260 a year ($34.26 an hour): the average of the 312 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Rochester, MN?
Emergency Medicine Physician ($462,900), Obstetrician and Gynecologist ($393,300), Physician ($367,300).
What are the most common jobs in Rochester, MN?
Registered Nurse (6,390 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (4,260 jobs), Retail Salesperson (2,900 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.