May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Rochester
Rochester, MN
312 occupations
Across 312 occupations with published wages in Rochester, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $462,850 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Rochester
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 6,390 | $101,660 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,260 | $39,270 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,900 | $36,000 |
| Cashiers | 2,600 | $34,960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,550 | $31,190 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,020 | $85,650 |
| Software Developers | 1,840 | $134,450 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,690 | $48,810 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,620 | $24,060 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,570 | $44,030 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $24,060 | 1,620 |
| Bartenders | $27,000 | 940 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,810 | 70 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,270 | 300 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,120 | 310 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $30,320 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,190 | 2,550 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 220 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $32,690 | 40 |
| Dishwashers | $32,790 | 360 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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