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How much does a production worker make in Rochester?

$39,210a year

Median yearly pay for production workers in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $18.85 an hour or $3,268 a month.

Hourly
$18.85
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
187 of 313
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,540Median: $39,210Highest 10%: $56,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,540$15.16
25th$39,210$18.85
Median$39,210$18.85
75th$45,020$21.64
90th$56,670$27.25

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for production workers.

Minneapolis, MN$47,120
St. Cloud, MN$45,100
Fargo, ND$44,880
Duluth, MN$41,770
La Crosse, WI$38,190
Production Worker salary in Minnesota Production Worker 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 production worker make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $18.85 ($39,210 a year).

Do production workers make more in Rochester than the national average?

No: $39,210 against $40,110 nationally, 2% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $47,020, so Rochester pays 17% less.

Where does Rochester rank for production worker pay?

187 of 313 metro areas with data.

How much does a production worker make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,670 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.