The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Rochester, MN is $23,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $26,820.
Pay spans roughly $22,570 at the 10th percentile to $34,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $11.34 per hour. An estimated 1,700 people work as waiters and waitresses in Rochester, MN.
| Median (annual) | $23,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $26,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $11.34 |
| 10th percentile | $22,570 |
| 90th percentile | $34,430 |
| Employment | 1,700 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.