How much does a cutting make in Rochester?

$52,830a year

Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $25.40 an hour or $4,403 a month.

Hourly: $25.40
Vs. national median: +14%
Rank among cities: 24 of 283
Jobs in the area: 200

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $40,120Median: $52,830Highest 10%: $63,660

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$40,120	$19.29
25th	$45,740	$21.99
Median	$52,830	$25.40
75th	$57,440	$27.62
90th	$63,660	$30.61

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for cuttings.

Mankato, MN	$57,850
Minneapolis, MN	$48,710
St. Cloud, MN	$48,370
Duluth, MN	$47,410
Fargo, ND	$47,230
Sioux Falls, SD	$44,550
La Crosse, WI	$38,290

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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$78,270
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$76,420
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$71,670
Food Processing Worker	$62,330
Welder	$60,380
Inspector	$59,850
Printing Press Operator	$59,200
Machinist	$57,770
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator	$57,330
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$55,030

Salaries for every job in Rochester, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cutting make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $25.40 ($52,830 a year).

Do cuttings make more in Rochester than the national average?

Yes: $52,830 against $46,330 nationally, 14% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $49,770, so Rochester pays 6% more.

Where does Rochester rank for cutting pay?

24 of 283 metro areas with data.

How much does a cutting make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,660 or more.

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.