How much does a sales representative make in Rochester?
$75,450a year
Median yearly pay for sales representatives in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $36.27 an hour or $6,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.27
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 3,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,440Median: $75,450Highest 10%: $132,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,440 | $21.85 | |
| 25th | $56,250 | $27.04 | |
| Median | $75,450 | $36.27 | |
| 75th | $99,610 | $47.89 | |
| 90th | $132,100 | $63.51 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for sales representatives.
| New York, NY | $81,140 |
| Syracuse, NY | $77,090 |
| Buffalo, NY | $75,030 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $74,810 |
| Utica, NY | $73,400 |
| Kingston, NY | $72,510 |
| Albany, NY | $70,360 |
| Binghamton, NY | $68,770 |
| Ithaca, NY | $68,240 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $67,100 |
| Elmira, NY | $65,230 |
| Watertown, NY | $63,740 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Model | $208,000 |
| Sales Representative | $109,000 |
| Sales Engineer | $103,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $99,660 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $88,310 |
| Security | $79,300 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $79,150 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $68,310 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $67,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $51,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sales representative make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $36.27 ($75,450 a year).
Do sales representatives make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $75,450 against $72,080 nationally, 5% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $79,590, so Rochester pays 5% less.
Where does Rochester rank for sales representative pay?
53 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a sales representative make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,100 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.