Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Rochester
312 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Rochester belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $24,060 per year. The highest is $462,850.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $24,060 | 1,620 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $27,000 | 940 | |
| 3 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $27,810 | 70 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,270 | 300 | |
| 5 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,120 | 310 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Short Order | $30,320 | 40 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,190 | 2,550 | |
| 8 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 220 | |
| 9 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $32,690 | 40 | |
| 10 | Dishwashers | $32,790 | 360 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $462,850 | 140 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $393,340 | 100 |
| Physicians, All Other | $367,320 | — |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $356,770 | 110 |
| Psychiatrists | $341,540 | 130 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 440 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 630 |
| Dentists, General | $211,190 | 110 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $201,420 | 90 |
| Chief Executives | $194,700 | 190 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $177,620 | 430 |
| Marketing Managers | $175,280 | 120 |
| Purchasing Managers | $171,340 | 80 |
| Computer Network Architects | $168,910 | 90 |
| Pharmacists | $164,250 | 440 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $160,960 | 150 |
| Financial Managers | $158,570 | 390 |
| Managers, All Other | $144,810 | 60 |
| Human Resources Managers | $140,800 | 110 |
| Physician Assistants | $137,340 | 480 |
| Software Developers | $134,450 | 1,840 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $131,130 | 340 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $131,110 | 760 |
| Veterinarians | $130,000 | 70 |
| Lawyers | $129,270 | 210 |
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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