How much does a hotel make in Rochester?
$35,640a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $17.13 an hour or $2,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.13
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 367
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $35,640Highest 10%: $47,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $34,750 | $16.71 | |
| Median | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| 75th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| 90th | $47,240 | $22.71 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for hotels.
| New York, NY | $43,490 |
| Kingston, NY | $38,130 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $37,240 |
| Albany, NY | $36,650 |
| Buffalo, NY | $36,130 |
| Ithaca, NY | $35,990 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,870 |
| Utica, NY | $35,680 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35,410 |
| Watertown, NY | $35,010 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,880 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $17.13 ($35,640 a year).
Do hotels make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $35,640 against $35,070 nationally, 2% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $38,590, so Rochester pays 8% less.
Where does Rochester rank for hotel pay?
95 of 367 metro areas with data.
How much does a hotel make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,240 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.