How much does a meat make in Rochester?

$36,050a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $17.33 an hour or $3,004 a month.

Hourly: $17.33
Vs. national median: -6%
Rank among cities: 92 of 133
Jobs in the area: 60

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $30,620Median: $36,050Highest 10%: $46,510

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$30,620	$14.72
25th	$35,530	$17.08
Median	$36,050	$17.33
75th	$43,480	$20.90
90th	$46,510	$22.36

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for meats.

Minneapolis, MN	$40,090
St. Cloud, MN	$38,650

Meat salary in Minnesota Meat salary in all states

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 meat make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $17.33 ($36,050 a year).

Do meats make more in Rochester than the national average?

No: $36,050 against $38,300 nationally, 6% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $43,400, so Rochester pays 17% less.

Where does Rochester rank for meat pay?

92 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,510 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.