Average Oncology Nurse Salary in Rochester

Oncology nurses in Rochester earn an average of $96,695 per year (or $46.49 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
Rochester, MN
14% higher than the national average
$96,695
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Rochester oncology nurses earn 14% higher than the national average salary for oncology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

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Oncology nurse salary range in Rochester, MN

10%
$71,087
MEDIAN
$89,527
90%
$113,625
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $113,625 $54
75th Percentile $109,677 $52
Median $89,527 $43
25th Percentile $86,485 $41

80% of Rochester oncology nurses earn between $71,087 and $113,625.

Cost-of-living adjusted oncology nurse salary in Rochester

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
Rochester, MN
$102,106
Overall Average
Rochester, MN
$96,695

Adjusted for cost-of-living, Rochester oncology nurses earn about $102,106 per year. Cost-of-living in Rochester is 5% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in Minnesota for oncology nurses

Minneapolis, MN $96,941 per year

Minnesota nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where oncology nurses are paid the highest is Minneapolis, where the average oncology nurses salary is $96,941 and 41,850 registered nurses are currently employed.

How much do other nurses get paid in Rochester, MN?

Neurology Nurse $105,317 per year
Blood Management Nurse $103,544 per year
Trauma Nurse $102,977 per year
Nurse Manager $101,553 per year
Clinical Informatics Nurse $100,558 per year
Research Nurse $100,189 per year
Urology Nurse $98,825 per year
Renal Nurse $98,546 per year
Transplant Nurse $98,546 per year
Infusion Nurse $98,198 per year

At a $96,695 average annual salary, oncology nurses in Rochester tend to earn less than neurology nurses ($105,317), blood management nurses ($103,544), trauma nurses ($102,977), nurse managers ($101,553), clinical informatics nurses ($100,558), research nurses ($100,189), urology nurses ($98,825), renal nurses ($98,546), transplant nurses ($98,546), and infusion nurses ($98,198).

More about oncology nurses

An oncology nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are dealing with cancer. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, and provide care to patients of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to patients and their families, administering chemotherapy and other medications, monitoring patients' response to treatment, and providing symptom management. They may also be involved in coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team, and providing emotional support to patients and their loved ones.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health