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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Population
Highest paying careers in Rochester
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $106K | $50.96/hr |
| 42 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $105K | $50.69/hr |
| 43 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Community & Social | $105K | $50.65/hr |
| 44 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $105K | $50.61/hr |
| 45 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $105K | $50.52/hr |
| 46 | Database Administrators | Technology | $104K | $49.96/hr |
| 47 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $104K | $49.78/hr |
| 48 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.73/hr |
| 49 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $102K | $48.87/hr |
| 50 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.68/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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