May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Rochester
Rochester, NY
562 occupations
Across 562 occupations with published wages in Rochester, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $440,340 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Rochester
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $440,340 | 180 | |
| 2 | Cardiologists | $415,000 | 90 | |
| 3 | Anesthesiologists | $366,040 | 200 | |
| 4 | Dermatologists | $336,300 | 40 | |
| 5 | Surgeons, All Other | $321,070 | 120 | |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | $286,230 | 140 | |
| 7 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $269,570 | 40 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $237,180 | 370 | |
| 9 | Psychiatrists | $233,620 | 130 | |
| 10 | Family Medicine Physicians | $215,340 | 190 | |
| 11 | Physicians, All Other | $214,550 | 710 | |
| 12 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $210,250 | 170 | |
| 13 | Models | $208,000 | 50 | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $204,340 | 50 | |
| 15 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $174,940 | 130 | |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $170,000 | 1,790 | |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $167,800 | 2,190 | |
| 18 | Dentists, General | $167,480 | 430 | |
| 19 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,550 | 650 | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $165,140 | 1,220 | |
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | $161,120 | 350 | |
| 22 | Optometrists | $159,380 | 120 | |
| 23 | Marketing Managers | $149,440 | 1,470 | |
| 24 | Lawyers | $148,150 | 1,710 | |
| 25 | Public Relations Managers | $147,740 | 190 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 17,070 | $35,600 |
| Retail Salespersons | 12,440 | $34,650 |
| Registered Nurses | 12,340 | $86,570 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,310 | $33,430 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,620 | $37,940 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 9,520 | $37,160 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,290 | $44,740 |
| General and Operations Managers | 9,230 | $103,690 |
| Cashiers | 8,900 | $33,850 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 8,090 | $36,240 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $32,250 | 1,000 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $32,290 | 100 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $32,760 | 540 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,250 | 320 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $33,380 | 920 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,430 | 11,310 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $33,580 | 500 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $33,750 | 1,030 |
| Cashiers | $33,850 | 8,900 |
| Dishwashers | $33,880 | 1,640 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.