Rochester engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Rochester, MN metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$121,209
Rochester
Top earners
$159,886
Higher end
vs national
+1% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
MN
Minnesota
Engineers in the Rochester, MN metro earn an estimated $121,209, +1% vs national, with top earners near $159,886. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Rochester
Estimated pay for each discipline in Rochester. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $175,600 | $216,000 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $130,480 | $165,820 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $130,480 | $165,820 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $130,480 | $165,820 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $130,480 | $165,820 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $130,480 | $165,820 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $130,480 | $165,820 | Estimate | ||
| Environmental Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $115,600 | $117,290 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $101,650 | $149,790 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $101,260 | $137,800 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $97,160 | $134,760 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,060 | $151,540 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$175,600
90th
$216,000
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$130,480
90th
$165,820
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$130,480
90th
$165,820
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$130,480
90th
$165,820
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$130,480
90th
$165,820
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$130,480
90th
$165,820
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$130,480
90th
$165,820
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Environmental Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$115,600
90th
$117,290
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$101,650
90th
$149,790
View details - Verified
Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$101,260
90th
$137,800
View details - Verified
Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$97,160
90th
$134,760
View details - Verified
Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,060
90th
$151,540
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What affects engineering pay in Rochester
- ▹Local market. Rochester pay runs +1% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Minnesota statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Rochester, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Rochester — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Rochester, MN, weighted by local employment (2,310 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →