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.
$122K
Avg. median salary
90.82
Cost of living index
$1,407
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Rochester
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.61/hr |
| 92 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $80K | $38.58/hr |
| 93 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $80K | $38.42/hr |
| 94 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Repair & Maintenance | $80K | $38.4/hr |
| 95 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.29/hr |
| 96 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $80K | $38.28/hr |
| 97 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.26/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $79K | $37.89/hr |
| 99 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.88/hr |
| 100 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $79K | $37.83/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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