Social Workers, All Other pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,850 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Rochester earn between $80,490 and $106,820.
- $63K10th
- $80K25th
- $80KMedian
- $107K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,390 | $7,616 | $43.94 |
| Median | $80,490 | $6,708 | $38.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,490 | $6,708 | $38.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,820 | $8,902 | $51.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Other social workers in Rochester earn 15% more than the Minnesota average ($79,420) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $91,390 | $80,490 | $62,960 | $126,850 | 370 |
| Minnesota | $79,420 | $79,790 | $55,500 | $101,210 | 7,270 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Rochester
On the average salary of $91,390, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $68,432 a year, or $5,703 a month and $2,632 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 other social workers? 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 $91,390 buys what about $100,627 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Rochester$91,390
- St. Cloud$87,270
- Minneapolis$79,850
- Mankato$76,370
- Duluth$75,140
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Rochester: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Rochester?
$43.94 an hour on average, and $38.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Rochester?
About $68,432 a year ($5,703 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,390. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do other social workers earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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 21-1029; area Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 7.35, this job is 7.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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