Top Paying Jobs in Rochester, MN
Rochester, MN has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 29,380 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($462,850), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($393,340), Physicians, All Other ($367,320). The cost of living index is 90.82 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,407/month.
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Avg. median salary
90.82
Cost of living index
$1,407
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Rochester
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $463K | $222.53/hr |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $393K | $189.11/hr |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $367K | $176.6/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $357K | $171.52/hr |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $342K | $164.2/hr |
| 6 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $211K | $101.53/hr |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $201K | $96.84/hr |
| 8 | Chief Executives | Management | $195K | $93.6/hr |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $178K | $85.4/hr |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | Management | $175K | $84.27/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rochester
Cost of living vs. national average-9.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,407/mo
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