Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, MN
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 $61.67.
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
31% higher than the US average.
$61.67/hour
Minnesota
23% higher than the US average.
$47.39/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
St. Paul, Minnesota
$41/hour
This is 8% higher than the Rochester average of $37.25.
Mankato, Minnesota
$34/hour
This is 9% lower than the Rochester average of $37.25.
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
$41/hour
This is 8% higher than the Rochester average of $37.25.
What cities in Minnesota pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, Minnesota | $41 | $53 |
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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