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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $128K | $61.59/hr |
| 42 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $128K | $61.49/hr |
| 43 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $128K | $61.34/hr |
| 44 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $127K | $61.25/hr |
| 45 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $127K | $61.09/hr |
| 46 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $125K | $60.09/hr |
| 47 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $124K | $59.74/hr |
| 48 | Facilities Managers | Management | $123K | $59.13/hr |
| 49 | Software Developers | Technology | $123K | $59.02/hr |
| 50 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $122K | N/A |
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,573/mo
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