Chief Executives Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $163,490 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $78.60
10th percentile $60,190
90th percentile —
Employed locally 200
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,190
    25th
    $107,130
    50th (median)
    $163,490

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 182% Median Chief Executives salary is 82% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $282,170
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $210,000
    Fargo, ND-MN $207,830
    St. Cloud, MN $194,060
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $192,610
    Mankato, MN $192,090

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$82,540
    Medical and Health Services Managers$130,330
    Financial Managers$150,730
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$170,990
    Administrative Services Managers$126,060
    Sales Managers$134,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Rochester, MN is $78.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $194.15 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Rochester, MN is 20.8% below the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Rochester?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $60,190 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,130.