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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $85K | $40.81/hr |
| 72 | School Psychologists | Science | $85K | $40.8/hr |
| 73 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $85K | $40.69/hr |
| 74 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.36/hr |
| 75 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.3/hr |
| 76 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Engineering | $84K | $40.28/hr |
| 77 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.97/hr |
| 78 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $83K | $39.92/hr |
| 79 | Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $83K | $39.78/hr |
| 80 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.58/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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