salary$101,660 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$127,540per year
Jobs in the area6,390people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Rochester?
OK. Rent of $1,704 a month takes 20.1% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Rochester, MN?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Rochester, MN area is $101,660 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $81,960 and $127,540.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,704 a month takes 20.1% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rochester, MN metro area.