How much does a life make in Rochester?
$51,370a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $24.70 an hour or $4,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.70
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 137 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,900Median: $51,370Highest 10%: $81,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| 25th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $51,370 | $24.70 | |
| 75th | $59,840 | $28.77 | |
| 90th | $81,210 | $39.04 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| New York, NY | $64,730 |
| Albany, NY | $60,590 |
| Buffalo, NY | $60,150 |
| Syracuse, NY | $51,770 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,500 |
| Ithaca, NY | $46,640 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Scientist | $107,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $95,780 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $92,550 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $90,040 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $89,230 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $84,570 |
| Chemist | $84,030 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $75,160 |
| School Psychologist | $73,050 |
| Microbiologist | $68,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $24.70 ($51,370 a year).
Do lifes make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $51,370 against $62,280 nationally, 18% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $63,810, so Rochester pays 19% less.
Where does Rochester rank for life pay?
137 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,210 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.