MN · Rochester · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Rochester, MN

The median nurse informaticist pay in the Rochester area is $49.32 per hour ($102,580 a year), with the typical range running from $48.29 to $60.08. That ranks 50th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 30th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Rochester. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rochester.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Rochester, MN

The metro median is 2% above the Minnesota statewide median of $48.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 5,510 registered nurses employed in the Rochester metro area, 45.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.13).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.88$82,95011% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$48.29$100,4407% above U.S. median
Median$49.32$102,58010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.08$124,97034% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.08$124,97034% above U.S. median

How Rochester ranks

  • 50th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 30th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 4 Minnesota metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Rochester

  • Overall prices in Rochester run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.32 median hour buys what $54.30 buys at the national price level, 21% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,776
  • Per year: $88,776
  • Per month: $7,398

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rochester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Rochester

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rochester.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester
Rochester, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Olmsted Medical Center
Rochester, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Community Behavioral Health Hospital Rochester
Rochester, MN
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Lakeville, MN60 mi$49.16/hr77,971
Apple Valley, MN62 mi$49.16/hr55,272
La Crosse, WI64 mi$46.06/hr51,049
Eagan, MN65 mi$49.16/hr67,240
Burnsville, MN65 mi$49.16/hr64,864
Woodbury, MN65 mi$49.16/hr80,596

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Minnesota · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Minnesota

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Minnesota state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Rochester

Rochester city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Rochester, MN?

Nurse Informaticists in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $49.32 per hour, about $102,580 a year. The middle half earn between $48.29 and $60.08 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Rochester a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Rochester ranks 30th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 50th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Rochester?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Rochester, led by Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Rochester as a nurse informaticist?

Minnesota is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Minnesota board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place nurse informaticists in Rochester?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78

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Low$37Median$53.34High$80

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