Median DOL Salary
$89,262
Total DOL Filings
775
Companies Hiring
314
Cost of Living Index
90.8
National avg = 100Location vs National
ROCHESTER, NE$89,262
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in ROCHESTER, NE is 46.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in ROCHESTER
Highest-Paying Occupations in ROCHESTER
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $183,450 | +125.4% | 29 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $174,750 | +105.3% | 12 |
| Electrical Engineers | $98,565 | -5% | 20 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,000 | -18.5% | 9 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $82,500 | -3.6% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $75,763 | -8.1% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,000 | -9.1% | 7 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $70,845 | -27% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $67,660 | -3.3% | 6 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,000 | -7.7% | 7 |
| Civil Engineers | $58,677 | -41% | 5 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $55,000 | -27.7% | 23 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $48,040 | -37.1% | 9 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $45,170 | -48% | 12 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Nebraska
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Nebraska.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $231,020 | 290 |
| Psychiatrists | $229,240 | N/A |
| Chief Executives | $206,080 | 2,790 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $196,390 | 160 |
| Pediatricians, General | $186,680 | 410 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $178,620 | 740 |
| Dentists, General | $168,110 | 740 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $149,280 | N/A |
| Psychologists, All Other | $137,990 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $134,410 | 5,480 |
Salary Trend in ROCHESTER, NE
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
ROCHESTER, NE has a cost of living index of 90.8, which is 9.2% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,132 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $183,450 | $202,037 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $174,750 | $192,456 |
| Electrical Engineers | $98,565 | $108,552 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,000 | $94,714 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $82,500 | $90,859 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how ROCHESTER, NE stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in ROCHESTER, NE
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.