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How much does a helper make in Rochester?

$50,030a year

Median yearly pay for helpers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $24.05 an hour or $4,169 a month.

Hourly
$24.05
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
7 of 99
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,100Median: $50,030Highest 10%: $65,790
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,100$19.28
25th$49,000$23.56
Median$50,030$24.05
75th$51,230$24.63
90th$65,790$31.63

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for helpers.

New York, NY$58,580
Helper salary in New York Helper salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$81,380
Construction and Building Inspector$77,340
Electrician$77,310
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$76,220
Brickmason and Blockmason$73,860
Plumber$73,580
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$65,720
Sheet Metal Worker$63,710
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$62,370
Tile and Stone Setter$61,710
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a helper make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $24.05 ($50,030 a year).

Do helpers make more in Rochester than the national average?

Yes: $50,030 against $42,670 nationally, 17% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $54,480, so Rochester pays 8% less.

Where does Rochester rank for helper pay?

7 of 99 metro areas with data.

How much does a helper make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,790 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.