How much does a teacher and instructor make in Rochester?
$75,170a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $36.14 an hour or $6,264 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.14
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,110Median: $75,170Highest 10%: $94,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,110 | $25.05 | |
| 25th | $62,720 | $30.15 | |
| Median | $75,170 | $36.14 | |
| 75th | $81,570 | $39.22 | |
| 90th | $94,220 | $45.30 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $124,500 |
| New York, NY | $77,260 |
| Buffalo, NY | $76,940 |
| Utica, NY | $75,170 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $121,700 |
| Business Teacher | $102,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $99,050 |
| Physics Teacher | $98,690 |
| Political Science Teacher | $96,960 |
| History Teacher | $87,420 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $86,590 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $82,830 |
| Sociology Teacher | $82,070 |
| Psychology Teacher | $81,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $36.14 ($75,170 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $75,170 against $66,140 nationally, 14% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $78,300, so Rochester pays 4% less.
Where does Rochester rank for teacher and instructor pay?
71 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,220 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.