Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $149,660 or more. The middle half of electronics engineers (except computer) in Rochester earn between $84,040 and $126,820.
- $74K10th
- $84K25th
- $101KMedian
- $127K75th
- $150K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,160 | $9,097 | $52.48 |
| Median | $100,570 | $8,381 | $48.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,040 | $7,003 | $40.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,820 | $10,568 | $60.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in Rochester vs. New York and the U.S.
Electronics engineers (except computer) in Rochester earn 12% less than the New York average ($123,850) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($137,280). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $130,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $109,160 | $100,570 | $74,340 | $149,660 | 260 |
| New York | $123,850 | $119,180 | $81,840 | $174,950 | 2,220 |
| United States | $137,280 | $130,220 | $81,840 | $206,960 | 96,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary after taxes in Rochester
On the average salary of $109,160, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $80,123 a year, or $6,677 a month and $3,082 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross 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.
Is Rochester a good place for electronics engineers (except computer)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0), so the average $109,160 buys what about $112,495 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($51,210). A typical home costs $285,034, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in other New York cities
Rochester ranks 8th of 8 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($148,770).
- New York$148,770
- Utica$135,130
- Albany$134,700
- Syracuse$128,930
- Kiryas Joel$120,780
- Binghamton$120,450
- Buffalo$112,440
- Rochester$109,160
All Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries in New York
Highest-paying cities for electronics engineers (except computer)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($187,710).
- San Jose, CA$187,710
- Santa Cruz, CA$178,240
- San Francisco, CA$168,490
- Santa Rosa, CA$160,490
- San Diego, CA$155,740
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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Rochester: questions
How much do electronics engineers (except computer) make an hour in Rochester?
$52.48 an hour on average, and $48.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electronics engineers (except computer) salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electronics engineers (except computer) take-home pay in Rochester?
About $80,123 a year ($6,677 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,160. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do electronics engineers (except computer) earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($137,280).
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. SOC code 17-2072; area Rochester, NY (40380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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