Parts Salespersons pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,940 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Rochester earn between $37,280 and $57,930.
- $31K10th
- $37K25th
- $46KMedian
- $58K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,900 | $3,992 | $23.03 |
| Median | $46,270 | $3,856 | $22.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,280 | $3,107 | $17.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,930 | $4,828 | $27.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Rochester earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($47,540) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $47,900 | $46,270 | $31,490 | $61,940 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $47,540 | $47,030 | $30,850 | $63,480 | 5,790 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Rochester
On the average salary of $47,900, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $38,924 a year, or $3,244 a month and $1,497 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for parts salespersons? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $47,900 buys what about $52,741 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 3rd of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($49,490).
- Minneapolis$49,490
- St. Cloud$48,450
- Rochester$47,900
- Mankato$47,410
- Duluth$42,860
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Rochester: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Rochester?
$23.03 an hour on average, and $22.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Rochester?
About $38,924 a year ($3,244 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,900. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do parts salespersons earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2022; area Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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