How much does a therapist make in Rochester?
$68,620a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $32.99 an hour or $5,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.99
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,150Median: $68,620Highest 10%: $93,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,150 | $24.11 | |
| 25th | $54,200 | $26.06 | |
| Median | $68,620 | $32.99 | |
| 75th | $93,600 | $45.00 | |
| 90th | $93,600 | $45.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $101,900 |
| New York, NY | $96,820 |
| Buffalo, NY | $73,600 |
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 therapist make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $32.99 ($68,620 a year).
Do therapists make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $68,620 against $77,930 nationally, 12% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $77,980, so Rochester pays 12% less.
Where does Rochester rank for therapist pay?
41 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,600 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.