How much does a nurse practitioner make in Rochester?
$128,100a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $61.59 an hour or $10,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.59
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 217 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,300Median: $128,100Highest 10%: $154,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,300 | $50.64 | |
| 25th | $107,200 | $51.53 | |
| Median | $128,100 | $61.59 | |
| 75th | $132,100 | $63.49 | |
| 90th | $154,600 | $74.33 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| New York, NY | $163,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $151,700 |
| Kingston, NY | $151,400 |
| Binghamton, NY | $139,000 |
| Elmira, NY | $138,700 |
| Ithaca, NY | $137,000 |
| Utica, NY | $135,800 |
| Albany, NY | $134,600 |
| Watertown, NY | $133,900 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $133,800 |
| Buffalo, NY | $132,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $132,000 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $440,300 |
| Cardiologist | $415,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $366,000 |
| Surgeon | $321,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $233,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $215,300 |
| Physician | $214,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $210,300 |
| Dentist | $167,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $61.59 ($128,100 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $128,100 against $132,300 nationally, 3% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $153,500, so Rochester pays 17% less.
Where does Rochester rank for nurse practitioner pay?
217 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $154,600 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.