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💰 COL Index: 93 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Rochester, MN

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$67,673
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$72,689
model average ÷ 93.1 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$154,357
City 1BR Rent Reference
$927
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Rochester?

$67,673 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$67,673/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,639/month
Household income context$85,240

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -2% vs national

Marketing Manager

$154,357
💡 Purchasing-power model $165,797
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $74.21/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -2% vs national

Pharmacist

$133,214
💡 Purchasing-power model $143,087
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $64.05/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -2% vs national

Software Developer

$124,625
💡 Purchasing-power model $133,861
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.92/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -2% vs national

Construction Manager

$105,970
💡 Purchasing-power model $113,824
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.95/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -2% vs national

Project Manager

$99,183
💡 Purchasing-power model $106,534
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.68/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Rochester

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (93.1/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $154,357
2 Pharmacist $133,214
3 Software Developer $124,625
4 Construction Manager $105,970
5 Project Manager $99,183
6 Physical Therapist $97,646
7 Financial Analyst $96,960
8 Web Developer $90,830
9 Dental Hygienist $85,718
10 Accountant $84,298
11 Registered Nurse $84,288
12 Data Analyst $81,634
13 Police Officer $73,359
14 Human Resources Specialist $66,249
15 Elementary School Teacher $62,352
16 Plumber $62,038
17 Paralegal $61,451
18 Electrician $60,275
19 Real Estate Agent $60,207
20 Graphic Designer $60,070
21 Firefighter $55,937
22 Carpenter $55,741
23 HVAC Technician $54,517
24 Heavy Truck Driver $51,991
25 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,965
26 Insurance Agent $48,965
27 Auto Mechanic $48,965
28 Nail Technician $48,965
29 Cosmetologist $48,965
30 Personal Trainer $48,965
31 Veterinary Technician $48,965
32 Dental Assistant $48,965
33 Pharmacy Technician $48,965
34 Loan Officer $48,965
35 Social Worker $48,965
36 Chef/Head Cook $48,965
37 Welder $48,563
38 Medical Assistant $37,477
39 Security Guard $35,391
40 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $35,019

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Rochester salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.613×–1.468× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 93.1 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Rochester

🏠
1BR Rent
$927/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,148/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$320,000
📉
Unemployment
2.8%
💳
Median Income
$85,240
🎓
College Educated
53%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
93
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Rochester Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Rochester mean on this page?

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$67,673 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Rochester workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Rochester?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,639 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Rochester?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Rochester?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.613×–1.468× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Rochester

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