Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Rochester
312 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Rochester belongs to Emergency Medicine Physicians, at $462,850 per year. The lowest published median is $24,060.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $24,060 | 1,620 |
| Bartenders | $27,000 | 940 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,810 | 70 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,270 | 300 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,120 | 310 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $30,320 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,190 | 2,550 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 220 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $32,690 | 40 |
| Dishwashers | $32,790 | 360 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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