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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $97K | $46.56/hr |
| 62 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.81/hr |
| 63 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $95K | $45.52/hr |
| 64 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $95K | $45.47/hr |
| 65 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $94K | $45.21/hr |
| 66 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Construction & Trades | $93K | $44.75/hr |
| 67 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $88K | $42.46/hr |
| 68 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $86K | $41.18/hr |
| 69 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $85K | $40.86/hr |
| 70 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $85K | $40.81/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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