Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Rochester
562 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Rochester belongs to Amusement and Recreation Attendants, at $32,250 per year. The highest is $440,340.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $32,250 | 1,000 | |
| 2 | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $32,290 | 100 | |
| 3 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $32,760 | 540 | |
| 4 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,250 | 320 | |
| 5 | Cooks, Fast Food | $33,380 | 920 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,430 | 11,310 | |
| 7 | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $33,580 | 500 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $33,750 | 1,030 | |
| 9 | Cashiers | $33,850 | 8,900 | |
| 10 | Dishwashers | $33,880 | 1,640 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $440,340 | 180 |
| Cardiologists | $415,000 | 90 |
| Anesthesiologists | $366,040 | 200 |
| Dermatologists | $336,300 | 40 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $321,070 | 120 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $286,230 | 140 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $269,570 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $237,180 | 370 |
| Psychiatrists | $233,620 | 130 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $215,340 | 190 |
| Physicians, All Other | $214,550 | 710 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $210,250 | 170 |
| Models | $208,000 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $204,340 | 50 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $174,940 | 130 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $170,000 | 1,790 |
| Financial Managers | $167,800 | 2,190 |
| Dentists, General | $167,480 | 430 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,550 | 650 |
| Sales Managers | $165,140 | 1,220 |
| Purchasing Managers | $161,120 | 350 |
| Optometrists | $159,380 | 120 |
| Marketing Managers | $149,440 | 1,470 |
| Lawyers | $148,150 | 1,710 |
| Public Relations Managers | $147,740 | 190 |
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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