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Average salary by job family in Rochester
| Management | $144,520 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $127,660 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $101,200 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $99,520 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $94,970 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $90,730 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $84,120 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $76,620 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $75,030 |
| Construction and Extraction | $67,510 |
| Protective Service | $63,970 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,110 |
| Community and Social Service | $59,950 |
| Sales and Related | $55,050 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $51,270 |
| Production | $50,780 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,500 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $45,670 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $42,170 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $40,980 |
| Personal Care and Service | $40,800 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,760 |
Highest-paying jobs in Rochester
- Cardiologists$358,890
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$349,910
- Chief Executives$338,910
- Surgeons, All Other$312,090
- Dermatologists$283,570
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$270,740
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$268,000
- Nurse Anesthetists$261,220
- Physicians, All Other$259,470
- Anesthesiologists$258,480
Most common jobs in Rochester and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 17,070 | $38,370 | $35,600 |
| Retail Salespersons | 12,440 | $39,340 | $34,650 |
| Registered Nurses | 12,340 | $92,250 | $86,570 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,310 | $34,520 | $33,430 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,620 | $41,590 | $37,940 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,520 | $39,200 | $37,160 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,290 | $46,630 | $44,740 |
| General and Operations Managers | 9,230 | $131,020 | $103,690 |
| Cashiers | 8,900 | $34,680 | $33,850 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 8,090 | $38,620 | $36,240 |
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Cost of living in Rochester
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 97.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $67,420 therefore buys what $69,480 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $285,034, 3.8 times the median household income of $74,438.
$285,034typical home value
$74,438median household income
97.0BEA price parity
1,058,875metro population
Take-home pay in Rochester
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $38,010 | $31,236 | $2,603 |
| Median wage | $51,210 | $41,116 | $3,426 |
| Average wage | $67,420 | $53,157 | $4,430 |
| 75th percentile wage | $78,760 | $60,511 | $5,043 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Salaries for every job in Rochester
Management32 jobs
- Chief Executives$339K
- Financial Managers$184K
- Sales Managers$183K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$179K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$172K
- Public Relations Managers$165K
- Purchasing Managers$163K
- Fundraising Managers$163K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$163K
- Marketing Managers$159K
- Human Resources Managers$159K
- Managers, All Other$158K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$154K
- Natural Sciences Managers$150K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$144K
- Construction Managers$143K
- Training and Development Managers$142K
- Administrative Services Managers$136K
- General and Operations Managers$131K
- Facilities Managers$129K
- Industrial Production Managers$125K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$120K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$113K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$100K
- Emergency Management Directors$100K
- Education Administrators, All Other$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$88K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$87K
- Food Service Managers$82K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$79K
- Lodging Managers$75K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$74K
Legal6 jobs
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$187K
- Actuaries$139K
- Software Developers$124K
- Statisticians$121K
- Computer Network Architects$120K
- Database Architects$118K
- Information Security Analysts$114K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$104K
- Computer Systems Analysts$103K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$101K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98K
- Data Scientists$97K
- Operations Research Analysts$95K
- Database Administrators$91K
- Computer Programmers$90K
- Web Developers$85K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$71K
- Computer User Support Specialists$64K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical57 jobs
- Cardiologists$359K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$350K
- Surgeons, All Other$312K
- Dermatologists$284K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$271K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$268K
- Nurse Anesthetists$261K
- Physicians, All Other$259K
- Anesthesiologists$258K
- Family Medicine Physicians$251K
- Psychiatrists$248K
- Neurologists$219K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$207K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$164K
- Dentists, General$163K
- Optometrists$145K
- Podiatrists$145K
- Radiologists$139K
- Pharmacists$137K
- Pediatricians, General$137K
- Physician Assistants$133K
- Veterinarians$131K
- Nurse Midwives$130K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$107K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$102K
- Chiropractors$97K
- Audiologists$97K
- Registered Nurses$92K
- Dental Hygienists$89K
- Physical Therapists$88K
- Respiratory Therapists$87K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$87K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$86K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$84K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$84K
- Occupational Therapists$84K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$83K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$75K
- Therapists, All Other$73K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$72K
- Paramedics$66K
- Athletic Trainers$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62K
- Opticians, Dispensing$62K
- Surgical Technologists$62K
- Recreational Therapists$62K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$60K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$52K
- Psychiatric Technicians$49K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48K
- Dietetic Technicians$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
Architecture and Engineering28 jobs
- Chemical Engineers$127K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$127K
- Aerospace Engineers$122K
- Electrical Engineers$116K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$112K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$109K
- Engineers, All Other$107K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105K
- Civil Engineers$105K
- Industrial Engineers$103K
- Environmental Engineers$102K
- Mechanical Engineers$102K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$102K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$87K
- Landscape Architects$83K
- Surveyors$74K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Mechanical Drafters$69K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Drafters, All Other$66K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$59K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$54K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$149K
- Loan Officers$112K
- Management Analysts$109K
- Project Management Specialists$108K
- Insurance Underwriters$105K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$101K
- Financial Risk Specialists$100K
- Budget Analysts$96K
- Labor Relations Specialists$95K
- Credit Analysts$95K
- Financial Examiners$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$90K
- Compliance Officers$85K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$85K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$85K
- Logisticians$84K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$82K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$82K
- Human Resources Specialists$81K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$78K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78K
- Fundraisers$78K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77K
- Training and Development Specialists$74K
- Tax Preparers$66K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$66K
- Credit Counselors$64K
Life, Physical, and Social Science23 jobs
- Materials Scientists$115K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$114K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$106K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$105K
- Urban and Regional Planners$99K
- Chemists$98K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$92K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$88K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$83K
- School Psychologists$78K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$78K
- Microbiologists$77K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$76K
- Forensic Science Technicians$73K
- Historians$65K
- Conservation Scientists$63K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$59K
- Chemical Technicians$59K
- Food Science Technicians$57K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$56K
- Biological Technicians$51K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media21 jobs
- Art Directors$116K
- Producers and Directors$104K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$95K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$95K
- Editors$87K
- Music Directors and Composers$87K
- Film and Video Editors$85K
- Technical Writers$82K
- Writers and Authors$81K
- Interpreters and Translators$81K
- Public Relations Specialists$80K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$74K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$73K
- Graphic Designers$71K
- Interior Designers$65K
- Broadcast Technicians$61K
- Audio and Video Technicians$61K
- Coaches and Scouts$57K
- Photographers$50K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45K
- Floral Designers$41K
Educational Instruction and Library48 jobs
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$150K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$131K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$126K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$117K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$97K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$92K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$75K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$74K
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$73K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$73K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$72K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$69K
- Archivists$69K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$67K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Curators$66K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$60K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$57K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$55K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$52K
- Tutors$52K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$44K
- Library Technicians$44K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
Construction and Extraction29 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$87K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$81K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$78K
- Electricians$77K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$75K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74K
- Sheet Metal Workers$65K
- Glaziers$64K
- Tapers$64K
- Carpenters$63K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$62K
- Tile and Stone Setters$61K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$61K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$60K
- Carpet Installers$59K
- Roofers$59K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$59K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$58K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$56K
- Construction Laborers$55K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$55K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$54K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$53K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$51K
- Helpers--Electricians$44K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$43K
- Helpers--Carpenters$42K
Protective Service19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$118K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$112K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$97K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84K
- Firefighters$83K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$75K
- Bailiffs$72K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$67K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$59K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$55K
- Animal Control Workers$55K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$48K
- Security Guards$45K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$44K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair30 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$109K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$78K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$78K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$72K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$71K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$64K
- Millwrights$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$59K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$56K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Home Appliance Repairers$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$50K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$82K
- Social Workers, All Other$79K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$69K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$68K
- Clergy$65K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$64K
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Health Education Specialists$60K
- Religious Workers, All Other$59K
- Community Health Workers$54K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$47K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Models$156K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$116K
- Sales Engineers$113K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$111K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$102K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$101K
- Insurance Sales Agents$96K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- Advertising Sales Agents$79K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$52K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$50K
- Travel Agents$49K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$48K
- Telemarketers$45K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$35K
Office and Administrative Support46 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73K
- Brokerage Clerks$73K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$56K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Procurement Clerks$50K
- New Accounts Clerks$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Order Clerks$48K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$48K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Customer Service Representatives$47K
- Word Processors and Typists$46K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- File Clerks$43K
- Tellers$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$40K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38K
Production65 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$72K
- Model Makers, Metal and Plastic$72K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$70K
- Tool and Die Makers$65K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$64K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$62K
- Machinists$56K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$56K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$53K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$51K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$51K
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$51K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$51K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$50K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Printing Press Operators$50K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$49K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Food Batchmakers$49K
- Etchers and Engravers$48K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$48K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$46K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$46K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$46K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$45K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$44K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$44K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$42K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$42K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$42K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$41K
- Bakers$39K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
Transportation and Material Moving20 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$137K
- Transportation Inspectors$99K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55K
- Bus Drivers, School$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Driver/Sales Workers$45K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$39K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$38K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
- Parking Attendants$36K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55K
- Pest Control Workers$48K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$42K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$72K
- Waiters and Waitresses$51K
- Bartenders$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$41K
- Cooks, Restaurant$40K
- Cooks, Short Order$39K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Cooks, Fast Food$35K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35K
- Dishwashers$34K
Personal Care and Service18 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$55K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$49K
- Residential Advisors$48K
- Animal Trainers$47K
- Tour and Travel Guides$46K
- Skincare Specialists$44K
- Concierges$40K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$40K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Childcare Workers$36K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$34K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$33K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Massage Therapists$67K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$64K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$59K
- Dental Assistants$49K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Phlebotomists$45K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Orderlies$41K
- Medical Transcriptionists$41K
- Pharmacy Aides$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$37K
Jobs paid by the hour in Rochester
For 2 jobs in the Rochester, NY metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $53.07 | $46.86 | 200 |
| Dancers | $19.89 | $15.94 | 50 |
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Salary in Rochester: questions
What is a good salary in Rochester?
Half of all workers in the Rochester metro earn less than $51,210 and the average is $67,420. Earning more than $78,760 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Rochester to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $67,701, because prices here are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rochester?
Cardiologists ($358,890), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($349,910), Chief Executives ($338,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Rochester, NY (40380), all occupations and 562 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
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