Top Paying Jobs in Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 62,950 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Emergency Medicine Physicians ($440,340), Cardiologists ($415,000), Anesthesiologists ($366,040). The cost of living index is 97.03 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,573/month.
$141K
Avg. median salary
97.03
Cost of living index
$1,573
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Rochester
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $97K | N/A |
| 92 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $97K | $46.51/hr |
| 93 | Credit Analysts | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.34/hr |
| 94 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $96K | $46.08/hr |
| 95 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $96K | $46.05/hr |
| 96 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $95K | $45.9/hr |
| 97 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.64/hr |
| 98 | Insurance Underwriters | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.34/hr |
| 99 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.32/hr |
| 100 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $94K | $45.25/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Rochester
Cost of living vs. national average-3.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,573/mo
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