SOC 51-9199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Production Workers, All Other — Rochester
Rochester, NY · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Rochester, NY is $36,480 a year, trailing the national median of $40,110 by 9.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Rochester, NY is $36,480 a year, trailing the national median of $40,110 by 9.1%. Half of workers earn between $34,540 and $47,330. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,560 and the ninetieth at $69,510.
The area has 440 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.55 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Elmira leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,810. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 526th of 562 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,560 | −18.8% |
| 25th | $34,540 | −13.9% |
| Median (50th) | $36,480 | −9.1% |
| 75th | $47,330 | +18.0% |
| 90th | $69,510 | +73.3% |
| Mean | $43,040 | +7.3% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $56,810 | 60 | |
| 2 | Glens Falls | $50,870 | 40 | |
| 3 | Kiryas Joel | $45,920 | 80 | |
| 4 | Albany | $45,570 | 200 | |
| 5 | Kingston | $44,100 | 40 | |
| 6 | Syracuse | $43,810 | 170 | |
| 7 | Buffalo | $41,600 | 320 | |
| 8 | Utica | $41,480 | 130 | |
| 9 | New York | $40,610 | 4,740 | |
| 10 | Binghamton | $35,620 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rochester run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $36,480 buys what $33,809 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,809US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,480 a year, 9.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,560 to $69,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elmira, at $56,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Production Workers, All Other in Rochester, NY?
The median annual wage is $36,480, or $17.54 per hour, 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 $40,110, so pay in Rochester, NY is 9.1% 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 $69,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,560 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 Elmira, at $56,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 440 jobs in this occupation in Rochester, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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