salary$126,270 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$84,040per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,040per year
Jobs in the area1,190people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Rochester?
Cheap. Rent of $1,704 a month takes 16.2% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Rochester, MN?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Rochester, MN area is $126,270 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $84,040 and $163,040.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,704 a month takes 16.2% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rochester, MN metro area.