May 2025 OEWS · New York
Highest-paying jobs in Rochester, NY
All-occupations median
$51,210
- 10th percentile
- $34,020
- 25th percentile
- $38,010
- Median
- $51,210
- 75th percentile
- $78,760
- 90th percentile
- $112,380
- Mean
- $67,420
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 494,280.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 97.035, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 180 | $67,720 | $440,340 | $502,050 |
| Cardiologists | 90 | $99,890 | $415,000 | $595,750 |
| Anesthesiologists | 200 | $67,750 | $366,040 | $450,980 |
| Dermatologists | 40 | $69,110 | $336,300 | $489,380 |
| Surgeons, All Other | 120 | $67,520 | $321,070 | $697,430 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 140 | $128,090 | $286,230 | $343,240 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 40 | $67,720 | $269,570 | $596,050 |
| Chief Executives | 370 | $150,510 | $237,180 | $786,180 |
| Psychiatrists | 130 | $67,720 | $233,620 | $593,120 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 190 | $111,330 | $215,340 | $428,790 |
| Physicians, All Other | 710 | $78,400 | $214,550 | $497,050 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 170 | $74,030 | $210,250 | $375,680 |
| Models | 50 | $46,790 | $208,000 | $208,000 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 50 | $135,520 | $204,340 | $214,550 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 130 | $171,370 | $174,940 | $222,650 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,790 | $115,720 | $170,000 | $266,600 |
| Financial Managers | 2,190 | $99,990 | $167,800 | $295,890 |
| Dentists, General | 430 | $66,840 | $167,480 | $230,380 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 650 | $123,740 | $166,550 | $231,250 |
| Sales Managers | 1,220 | $84,690 | $165,140 | $299,840 |
| Purchasing Managers | 350 | $100,920 | $161,120 | $231,850 |
| Optometrists | 120 | $99,030 | $159,380 | $187,690 |
| Marketing Managers | 1,470 | $83,990 | $149,440 | $265,570 |
| Lawyers | 1,710 | $82,190 | $148,150 | $325,280 |
| Public Relations Managers | 190 | $101,970 | $147,740 | $271,520 |
| Fundraising Managers | 170 | $97,270 | $147,680 | $241,520 |
| Human Resources Managers | 680 | $92,050 | $146,990 | $247,310 |
| Managers, All Other | 650 | $83,710 | $146,670 | $259,590 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 460 | $85,390 | $139,640 | $269,780 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 100 | $94,240 | $139,380 | $231,410 |
| Pharmacists | 1,070 | $123,610 | $136,310 | $156,770 |
| Construction Managers | 490 | $88,050 | $134,940 | $216,390 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 210 | $70,070 | $134,860 | $275,120 |
| Chemical Engineers | Not available | $90,590 | $133,740 | $133,740 |
| Training and Development Managers | 150 | $78,250 | $133,060 | $217,180 |
| Nurse Midwives | 30 | $104,320 | $132,240 | $151,030 |
| Statisticians | 40 | $67,310 | $131,140 | $167,780 |
| Physician Assistants | 1,230 | $109,130 | $130,430 | $155,390 |
| Actuaries | 70 | $78,730 | $130,220 | $212,330 |
| Commercial Pilots | 40 | $63,080 | $129,350 | $260,040 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | 200 | $22.70 | $46.86 | $85.40 |
| Dancers | 50 | $15.50 | $15.94 | $29.49 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Rochester, NY?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Rochester, NY is $51,210. Employment is 494,280.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Rochester, NY?
Emergency Medicine Physicians has the highest published annual median on this list, $440,340, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Rochester, NY.