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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Highest paying careers in Rochester
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $131K | $63.03/hr |
| 22 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $130K | $62.5/hr |
| 23 | Lawyers | Legal | $129K | $62.15/hr |
| 24 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $128K | $61.5/hr |
| 25 | Sales Managers | Management | $128K | $61.3/hr |
| 26 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $126K | $60.71/hr |
| 27 | Facilities Managers | Management | $125K | $59.91/hr |
| 28 | Construction Managers | Management | $124K | $59.64/hr |
| 29 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $124K | $59.55/hr |
| 30 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $121K | $57.99/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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