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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Materials Scientists | Science | $103K | $49.47/hr |
| 72 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 73 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $102K | $49.07/hr |
| 74 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $101K | $48.63/hr |
| 75 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.52/hr |
| 76 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $101K | $48.35/hr |
| 77 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $100K | $48.26/hr |
| 78 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.15/hr |
| 79 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.15/hr |
| 80 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $100K | $48.11/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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