Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, MN

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$68.19/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Rochester, MN is $68.19 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Minnesota average of $61.29.

Last updated on September 11, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Rochester, MN compared to State and National Averages

$68.19/hour

Rochester, MN

33% higher than the US average.

$61.29/hour

Minnesota

26% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities

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Fargo, North Dakota

$33/hour

This is 14% lower than the Rochester average of $37.25.

Grand Forks, North Dakota

$39/hour

This is 4% higher than the Rochester average of $37.25.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 27% higher than the Rochester average of $37.25.

What cities in Minnesota pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Only Minneapolis, Minnesota reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Minneapolis, Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Rochester, MN average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $68 per hour — Minneapolis, Minnesota pays 40% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Minneapolis, Minnesota	$41	$53

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Rochester?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $63 per hour. For comparison, the Rochester, MN average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $68 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$63	$63

Last updated on September 11, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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