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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $82K | $39.55/hr |
| 82 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $82K | $39.54/hr |
| 83 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $82K | $39.32/hr |
| 84 | Health Education Specialists | Community & Social | $81K | $38.92/hr |
| 85 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $81K | $38.74/hr |
| 86 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.7/hr |
| 87 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $80K | $38.7/hr |
| 88 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $80K | $38.69/hr |
| 89 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $80K | $38.62/hr |
| 90 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $80K | $38.62/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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