How much does an area make in Rochester?
$67,220a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $32.32 an hour or $5,602 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.32
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,610Median: $67,220Highest 10%: $106,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,610 | $15.68 | |
| 25th | $61,300 | $29.47 | |
| Median | $67,220 | $32.32 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.32 | |
| 90th | $106,100 | $51.01 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for areas.
| New York, NY | $103,700 |
| Syracuse, NY | $98,490 |
| Albany, NY | $82,150 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $121,700 |
| Business Teacher | $102,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $99,050 |
| Physics Teacher | $98,690 |
| Political Science Teacher | $96,960 |
| History Teacher | $87,420 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $86,590 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $82,830 |
| Sociology Teacher | $82,070 |
| Psychology Teacher | $81,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $32.32 ($67,220 a year).
Do areas make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $67,220 against $85,020 nationally, 21% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $101,800, so Rochester pays 34% less.
Where does Rochester rank for area pay?
37 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.