SOC 25-1062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary — Rochester
Rochester, NY · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Rochester, NY is $67,220 a year, trailing the national median of $85,020 by 20.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Rochester, NY is $67,220 a year, trailing the national median of $85,020 by 20.9%. Half of workers earn between $61,300 and $100,510. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,610 and the ninetieth at $106,110.
New York leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $103,700. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 228th of 562 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,610 | −61.6% |
| 25th | $61,300 | −27.9% |
| Median (50th) | $67,220 | −20.9% |
| 75th | $100,510 | +18.2% |
| 90th | $106,110 | +24.8% |
| Mean | $78,360 | −7.8% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rochester run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $67,220 buys what $62,298 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 26.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$67,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,298US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,220 a year, 20.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,610 to $106,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $103,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Rochester, NY?
The median annual wage is $67,220, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $85,020, so pay in Rochester, NY is 20.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Rochester, NY earns more than $106,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $103,700 per year.
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.
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