Nursing Assistants Salary in Rochester, MN

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

Median annual salary $46,910 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.56
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $48,530
Employed locally 1,470
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $39,400
    50th (median)
    $46,910
    75th
    $46,910
    90th
    $48,530

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 52% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,910
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $45,120
    Duluth, MN-WI $43,050
    Mankato, MN $42,720
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $41,460
    Fargo, ND-MN $39,130

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,880
    Medical Assistants$48,980
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,310
    Phlebotomists$46,040
    Dental Assistants$62,990
    Medical Equipment Preparers$47,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Rochester, MN is $22.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.87 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Rochester, MN is 18.7% above the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Rochester?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,400.