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title: Rochester, MN Jobs — Salaries & Companies Hiring
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# Rochester, MN Jobs — Salaries & Companies Hiring

**State:** [Minnesota Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/minnesota?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 2,037

**Hiring momentum:** +25.0% — 50 new postings in the last 28 days vs 40 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,242
- Median salary: $45K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $36K – $60K
- Remote share: 2.8%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 2,242 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Rochester, MN: Hospitals and Health Care (48% of all postings), followed by Retail and Food Service.
- Pay in Rochester, MN runs 35% below the United States median ($45K vs $70K).
- New postings for Rochester, MN rose 25% in the last 28 days (50 vs 40 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Rochester, MN

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 1075 | $54K |
| Retail | 248 | $35K |
| Food & Beverage Services | 67 | $46K |
| Construction | 62 | $84K |
| Financial Services | 60 | $53K |
| Restaurants | 33 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Rochester, MN

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 158 | — |
| Retail Sales Associate | 103 | $33K |
| Assistant Manager | 42 | — |
| Restaurant Team Member | 36 | — |
| CDL Driver | 35 | — |
| Shift Leader | 32 | — |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | 32 | — |
| Researcher / Research Associate | 31 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Rochester, MN

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [TJX Companies Jobs & Careers — Off-Price Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/the-tjx-companies-inc?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 36 |
| [Sevita Jobs & Careers — Disability & Home Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/sevita?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 36 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 26 employers filed 253 petitions; under 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Rochester, MN

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging | 205 | $83K |
| CitiusTech | 8 | — |
| Crenlo Engineered Cabs | 4 | — |
| IBM | 3 | — |
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 3 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire the most in Rochester, MN?

Healthcare, research, education, and hospitality are the main hiring lanes in Rochester. That mix comes from the Mayo Clinic medical and research hub in southeast Minnesota and from employers such as Mayo Clinic, Olmsted County, and Rochester Public Schools, which support both frontline and professional roles.
### What is the typical salary for jobs in Rochester, MN?

Rochester pay is usually strongest in licensed, technical, management, or specialized roles tied to healthcare and research. Entry-level retail or service jobs tend to sit lower, so the salary section on this page is the best way to compare current listings across the local market.
### Who are the top employers in Rochester, MN?

Notable employers in Rochester include Mayo Clinic, Olmsted County, and Rochester Public Schools. The employer table on this page is more useful than any fixed list because it shows which organizations have active openings right now.
### Are remote jobs common in Rochester, MN?

Remote and hybrid jobs do appear in Rochester, especially in administration, customer support, finance, and selected technology roles. Even so, much of the local market still depends on on-site work because healthcare, research, and operations roles are tied to physical workplaces.
### How can I expand my search beyond Rochester, MN?

A wider search usually starts with Byron, Owatonna, and the broader southeast Minnesota market. You can compare those markets from the nearby cities section, then open the <a href="/locations/minnesota">Minnesota jobs page</a> for a broader statewide view.
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