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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $171K | $82.38/hr |
| 12 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $169K | $81.21/hr |
| 13 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $164K | $78.97/hr |
| 14 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $161K | $77.39/hr |
| 15 | Financial Managers | Management | $159K | $76.24/hr |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | Management | $145K | $69.62/hr |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $141K | $67.69/hr |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $137K | $66.03/hr |
| 19 | Software Developers | Technology | $134K | $64.64/hr |
| 20 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $131K | $63.04/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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