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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $161K | $77.46/hr |
| 22 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $159K | $76.62/hr |
| 23 | Marketing Managers | Management | $149K | $71.85/hr |
| 24 | Lawyers | Legal | $148K | $71.23/hr |
| 25 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $148K | $71.03/hr |
| 26 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $148K | $71/hr |
| 27 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $147K | $70.67/hr |
| 28 | Managers, All Other | Management | $147K | $70.52/hr |
| 29 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $140K | $67.14/hr |
| 30 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $139K | $67.01/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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