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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $118K | N/A |
| 32 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $117K | $56.26/hr |
| 33 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $116K | $55.65/hr |
| 34 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $112K | $53.7/hr |
| 35 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $109K | $52.19/hr |
| 36 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Business & Finance | $108K | $52/hr |
| 37 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $108K | $51.69/hr |
| 38 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $107K | $51.55/hr |
| 39 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $106K | $51.11/hr |
| 40 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $106K | $51.09/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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