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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Highest paying careers in Rochester
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $215K | $103.15/hr |
| 12 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $210K | $101.08/hr |
| 13 | Models | Sales | $208K | $100/hr |
| 14 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $204K | $98.24/hr |
| 15 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $175K | $84.11/hr |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $170K | $81.73/hr |
| 17 | Financial Managers | Management | $168K | $80.67/hr |
| 18 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $167K | $80.52/hr |
| 19 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $167K | $80.07/hr |
| 20 | Sales Managers | Management | $165K | $79.4/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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