How much does a painting make in Rochester?
$37,630a year
Median yearly pay for paintings in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $18.09 an hour or $3,136 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.09
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 39
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,630Median: $37,630Highest 10%: $49,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 25th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| Median | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 75th | $45,420 | $21.84 | |
| 90th | $49,640 | $23.87 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for paintings.
| New York, NY | $72,610 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $40,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a painting make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $18.09 ($37,630 a year).
Do paintings make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $37,630 against $41,600 nationally, 10% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $48,510, so Rochester pays 22% less.
Where does Rochester rank for painting pay?
29 of 39 metro areas with data.
How much does a painting make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,640 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.