Salary guide, May 2025
Skilled Machine Operator pay in Rochester, MN
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Rochester, MN was $39,210 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $39,210 and $45,020.
The Rochester, MN median is $900 below the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Skilled Machine Operator is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about rochester, MN?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,540 | $39,210 | $39,210 | $45,020 | $56,670 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.16 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $21.65 | $27.25 |
BLS estimated 300 workers employed in this occupation in Rochester, MN. Location quotient: 1.5.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Skilled Machine Operator median is $39,210. The all-occupations median in Rochester, MN is $60,620. Ratio: 0.65 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.5 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about earlier release?
BLS May 2024 has no published row for this occupation in Rochester, MN, so no release comparison is shown.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Rochester, MN. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $38,190 | $34,650 to $45,960 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $40,740 | $37,350 to $52,920 |
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