Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Rochester, NY
Careers in Rochester, NY: pay and employment for 438 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Rochester, NY metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 40380), which includes Rochester and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Rochester city limits.
Quick answer
In the Rochester, NY metropolitan area (CBSA 40380), BLS OEWS counted 494,280 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,210 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($214,550), IT Manager ($170,000), Financial Manager ($167,800). The largest occupations are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (17,070), Sales Associate (12,440), Registered Nurse (12,340).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Rochester, NY metropolitan area at 97.0 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 3% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$214,550 median · 710 employed
- IT Manager$170,000 median · 1,790 employed
- Financial Manager$167,800 median · 2,190 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$166,550 median · 650 employed
- Sales Manager$165,140 median · 1,220 employed
- Marketing Manager$149,440 median · 1,470 employed
- Lawyer$148,150 median · 1,710 employed
- HR Manager$146,990 median · 680 employed
- Managers, All Other$146,670 median · 650 employed
- Pharmacist$136,310 median · 1,070 employed
Largest occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides17,070 employed · $35,600 median
- Sales Associate12,440 employed · $34,650 median
- Registered Nurse12,340 employed · $86,570 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers11,310 employed · $33,430 median
- Stocker9,620 employed · $37,940 median
- Janitor9,520 employed · $37,160 median
- Customer Service Representative9,290 employed · $44,740 median
- Operations Manager9,230 employed · $103,690 median
- Cashier8,900 employed · $33,850 median
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary8,090 employed · $36,240 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$99,660 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$92,920 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Firefighter$89,120 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,380 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,920 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Insurance Agent$79,150 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Home Inspector$77,340 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Electrician$77,310 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Correctional Officer$76,820 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,460 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Rochester, NY
Dental Hygienist$93,650 medianNurse Practitioner$128,110 medianLPN$62,060 medianCRNA$286,230 medianElectrician$77,310 medianParalegal$57,250 medianRadiology Tech$76,390 medianAnesthesiologist$366,040 medianSurgical Tech$60,780 medianPhysical Therapist$83,070 medianPhlebotomist$44,770 medianPhysician Assistant$130,430 medianCNA$40,050 medianVet Tech$49,810 median
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All 438 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Rochester, NY | $35,600U.S. $35,800 | $38,370 | 17,070 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Rochester, NY | $34,650U.S. $35,410 | $39,340 | 12,440 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Rochester, NY | $86,570U.S. $97,550 | $92,250 | 12,340 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Rochester, NY | $33,430U.S. $31,200 | $34,520 | 11,310 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Rochester, NY | $37,940U.S. $37,330 | $41,590 | 9,620 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Rochester, NY | $37,160U.S. $36,840 | $39,200 | 9,520 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Rochester, NY | $44,740U.S. $44,770 | $46,630 | 9,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Rochester, NY | $103,690U.S. $105,770 | $131,020 | 9,230 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Rochester, NY | $33,850U.S. $32,880 | $34,680 | 8,900 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Rochester, NY | $36,240U.S. $36,780 | $38,620 | 8,090 | n/a | n/a |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Rochester, NY | $46,770U.S. $47,540 | $48,090 | 6,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Rochester, NY | $45,310U.S. $35,230 | $51,280 | 6,070 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Rochester, NY | $49,990U.S. $49,590 | $53,850 | 5,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Rochester, NY | $42,230U.S. $45,010 | $44,210 | 5,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Rochester, NY | $40,050U.S. $40,240 | $41,300 | 5,160 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Rochester, NY | $40,050U.S. $42,260 | $42,020 | 5,130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Rochester, NY | $62,840U.S. $63,970 | $67,220 | 5,100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Rochester, NY | $122,770U.S. $135,980 | $123,620 | 4,650 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Rochester, NY | $44,380U.S. $45,930 | $43,900 | 4,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Rochester, NY | $76,190U.S. $72,040 | $71,050 | 4,430 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Rochester, NY | $50,870U.S. $50,670 | $53,340 | 4,380 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Rochester, NY | $80,890U.S. $83,680 | $89,650 | 4,370 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Rochester, NY | $69,450U.S. $69,500 | $73,320 | 4,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Rochester, NY | $43,040U.S. $44,080 | $45,760 | 4,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Rochester, NY | $58,920U.S. $58,640 | $60,460 | 4,020 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Rochester, NY | $43,090U.S. $44,650 | $44,740 | 3,920 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Rochester, NY | $67,400U.S. $69,990 | $79,050 | 3,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Rochester, NY | $42,090U.S. $44,860 | $45,480 | 3,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Rochester, NY | $103,520U.S. $102,320 | $108,090 | 3,350 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Rochester, NY | $62,060U.S. $64,400 | $62,470 | 3,330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Rochester, NY | $42,860U.S. $38,020 | $45,260 | 3,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Rochester, NY | $38,380U.S. $37,390 | $40,250 | 3,290 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Rochester, NY | $75,450U.S. $72,080 | $82,840 | 3,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Rochester, NY | $42,280U.S. $41,670 | $44,350 | 3,130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Rochester, NY | $51,780U.S. $47,920 | $52,280 | 3,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Rochester, NY | $39,680U.S. $39,150 | $42,390 | 3,060 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Rochester, NY | $35,020U.S. $35,320 | $36,140 | 2,870 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Rochester, NY | $38,550U.S. $38,010 | $40,280 | 2,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Rochester, NY | $72,210U.S. $76,590 | $74,350 | 2,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Rochester, NY | $51,320U.S. $48,520 | $57,690 | 2,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Rochester, NY | $52,670U.S. $59,650 | $57,380 | 2,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Rochester, NY | $44,800U.S. $45,930 | $47,460 | 2,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Rochester, NY | $77,170U.S. $78,760 | $81,630 | 2,550 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Rochester, NY | $49,290U.S. $47,120 | $55,470 | 2,550 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Rochester, NY | $77,310U.S. $63,190 | $76,630 | 2,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Rochester, NY | $60,620U.S. $61,860 | $64,330 | 2,520 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Rochester, NY | $76,590U.S. $75,940 | $81,420 | 2,460 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Rochester, NY | $35,090U.S. $34,980 | $35,680 | 2,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Rochester, NY | $59,490U.S. $60,580 | $62,720 | 2,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Rochester, NY | $48,370U.S. $48,570 | $50,650 | 2,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,160U.S. $64,370 | $71,460 | 2,320 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Rochester, NY | $45,090U.S. $45,260 | $46,850 | 2,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Rochester, NY | $58,530U.S. $50,620 | $57,750 | 2,310 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Rochester, NY | $75,460U.S. $74,450 | $76,770 | 2,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Rochester, NY | $35,310U.S. $33,980 | $37,600 | 2,220 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Rochester, NY | $167,800U.S. $166,570 | $184,070 | 2,190 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Rochester, NY | $45,920U.S. $34,340 | $50,800 | 2,140 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Rochester, NY | $81,380U.S. $79,920 | $87,200 | 2,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Rochester, NY | $45,010U.S. $45,850 | $46,480 | 2,070 | n/a | n/a |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Rochester, NY | $55,560U.S. $58,750 | $56,100 | 1,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Rochester, NY | $100,150U.S. $102,440 | $103,340 | 1,920 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Rochester, NY | $128,110U.S. $132,300 | $127,190 | 1,890 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Rochester, NY | $41,710U.S. $45,690 | $43,040 | 1,890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Rochester, NY | $63,570U.S. $61,010 | $66,710 | 1,850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Rochester, NY | $40,940U.S. $45,750 | $43,290 | 1,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Rochester, NY | $97,070U.S. $101,860 | $109,390 | 1,810 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Rochester, NY | $69,990U.S. $69,280 | $73,730 | 1,810 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Rochester, NY | $92,920U.S. $76,210 | $84,090 | 1,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Rochester, NY | $170,000U.S. $175,140 | $179,350 | 1,790 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Rochester, NY | $43,780U.S. $43,220 | $43,800 | 1,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Rochester, NY | $75,550U.S. $77,710 | $78,770 | 1,740 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Rochester, NY | $79,920U.S. $79,860 | $83,900 | 1,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Rochester, NY | $148,150U.S. $159,670 | $180,460 | 1,710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Rochester, NY | $33,880U.S. $34,810 | $34,490 | 1,640 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Rochester, NY | $38,670U.S. $37,450 | $41,000 | 1,620 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Rochester, NY | $62,740U.S. $62,890 | $65,520 | 1,620 | n/a | n/a |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Rochester, NY | $60,670U.S. $64,330 | $63,390 | 1,560 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Rochester, NY | $62,030U.S. $59,550 | $64,640 | 1,560 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Rochester, NY | $124,260U.S. $123,860 | $143,530 | 1,510 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Rochester, NY | $47,340U.S. $48,500 | $49,790 | 1,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Rochester, NY | $149,440U.S. $166,790 | $159,150 | 1,470 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Rochester, NY | $73,580U.S. $63,800 | $73,550 | 1,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Rochester, NY | $34,710U.S. $35,510 | $37,630 | 1,430 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Rochester, NY | $47,780U.S. $46,800 | $55,380 | 1,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Rochester, NY | $35,840U.S. $36,560 | $38,000 | 1,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Rochester, NY | $38,890U.S. $38,140 | $46,240 | 1,390 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Rochester, NY | $76,820U.S. $58,940 | $75,040 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Rochester, NY | $59,620U.S. $59,350 | $59,690 | 1,380 | n/a | n/a |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Rochester, NY | $35,210U.S. $35,830 | $36,680 | 1,380 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Rochester, NY | $46,480U.S. $41,300 | $49,760 | 1,340 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Rochester, NY | $60,760U.S. $65,120 | $65,720 | 1,320 | n/a | n/a |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Rochester, NY | $57,250U.S. $62,890 | $59,220 | 1,300 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Rochester, NY | $35,780U.S. $35,360 | $36,830 | 1,300 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Rochester, NY | $34,710U.S. $35,100 | $35,710 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Rochester, NY | $63,460U.S. $64,520 | $65,990 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Rochester, NY | $63,190U.S. $74,260 | $69,120 | 1,270 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Rochester, NY | $47,210U.S. $46,420 | $48,480 | 1,270 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Rochester, NY | $130,430U.S. $135,880 | $132,760 | 1,230 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Rochester, NY | $165,140U.S. $148,270 | $182,990 | 1,220 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Rochester, NY | $105,820U.S. $105,870 | $113,200 | 1,200 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Rochester, NY | $66,840U.S. $77,440 | $73,690 | 1,200 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Rochester, NY | $92,800U.S. $120,230 | $96,970 | 1,190 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Rochester, NY | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $62,930 | 1,190 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,580U.S. $35,880 | $38,940 | 1,180 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Rochester, NY | $61,610U.S. $67,880 | $63,530 | 1,170 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Rochester, NY | $94,940U.S. $102,740 | $101,260 | 1,160 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Rochester, NY | $49,330U.S. $47,160 | $50,970 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Rochester, NY | $58,470U.S. $50,260 | $57,680 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Rochester, NY | $80,320U.S. $80,730 | $85,400 | 1,140 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Rochester, NY | $83,070U.S. $102,760 | $87,550 | 1,140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Rochester, NY | $81,290U.S. $62,930 | $77,010 | 1,140 | n/a | n/a |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Rochester, NY | $94,130U.S. $99,130 | $97,510 | 1,130 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Rochester, NY | $35,180U.S. $36,280 | $37,180 | 1,120 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Rochester, NY | $74,610U.S. $83,050 | $78,180 | 1,110 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Rochester, NY | $136,310U.S. $140,910 | $137,220 | 1,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Rochester, NY | $100,160U.S. $104,110 | $102,050 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Rochester, NY | $33,750U.S. $31,200 | $36,250 | 1,030 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Rochester, NY | $48,780U.S. $48,070 | $49,200 | 1,020 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Rochester, NY | $36,220U.S. $37,290 | $38,490 | 1,020 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Rochester, NY | $80,200U.S. $80,390 | $88,240 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Rochester, NY | $108,160U.S. $120,630 | $115,820 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Rochester, NY | $32,250U.S. $32,150 | $35,170 | 1,000 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Rochester, NY | $109,040U.S. $104,920 | $115,530 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Rochester, NY | $80,220U.S. $97,870 | $84,250 | 950 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Rochester, NY | $93,650U.S. $98,100 | $88,770 | 940 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Rochester, NY | $49,230U.S. $50,690 | $51,850 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Rochester, NY | $44,760U.S. $38,770 | $44,580 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Rochester, NY | $79,150U.S. $62,280 | $96,150 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,380U.S. $30,890 | $34,930 | 920 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Rochester, NY | $41,790U.S. $44,350 | $43,240 | 920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Rochester, NY | $97,240U.S. $105,850 | $102,690 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Rochester, NY | $65,720U.S. $59,850 | $74,720 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Rochester, NY | $99,460U.S. $100,840 | $105,120 | 890 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Rochester, NY | $50,850U.S. $47,320 | $57,040 | 880 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Rochester, NY | $71,740U.S. $74,750 | $79,500 | 880 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Rochester, NY | $61,240U.S. $61,770 | $62,280 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Rochester, NY | $79,300U.S. $78,660 | $101,270 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Rochester, NY | $48,150U.S. $50,340 | $51,700 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Rochester, NY | $101,150U.S. $105,070 | $149,140 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Rochester, NY | $43,690U.S. $43,030 | $42,790 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Rochester, NY | $116,140U.S. $126,060 | $125,240 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Rochester, NY | $99,660U.S. $87,520 | $111,110 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Rochester, NY | $37,570U.S. $38,630 | $43,620 | 790 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Rochester, NY | $49,180U.S. $42,290 | $48,610 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Rochester, NY | $78,890U.S. $78,740 | $84,780 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Rochester, NY | $63,490U.S. $68,270 | $67,420 | 760 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Rochester, NY | $81,750U.S. $100,330 | $84,190 | 740 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Rochester, NY | $36,080U.S. $37,160 | $39,210 | 740 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Rochester, NY | $47,720U.S. $45,780 | $49,920 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Rochester, NY | $68,880U.S. $60,280 | $68,700 | 730 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Rochester, NY | $89,120U.S. $59,280 | $82,520 | 730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Rochester, NY | $34,950U.S. $35,360 | $37,160 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Rochester, NY | $36,830U.S. $35,790 | $48,740 | 730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Rochester, NY | $214,550U.S. $265,930 | $259,470 | 710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Rochester, NY | $59,420U.S. $66,120 | $59,320 | 700 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Rochester, NY | $35,170U.S. $33,580 | $35,350 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Rochester, NY | $66,080U.S. $62,470 | $72,420 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Rochester, NY | $77,340U.S. $74,690 | $81,360 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Rochester, NY | $146,990U.S. $149,280 | $159,150 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Rochester, NY | $100,080U.S. $122,930 | $106,710 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · Rochester, NY | $43,510U.S. $49,280 | $45,960 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Rochester, NY | $166,550U.S. $171,270 | $171,880 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Rochester, NY | $146,670U.S. $141,900 | $157,610 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Rochester, NY | $65,180U.S. $76,220 | $70,910 | 650 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Rochester, NY | $63,530U.S. $62,960 | $70,930 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Rochester, NY | $76,390U.S. $80,110 | $76,410 | 650 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Rochester, NY | $43,330U.S. $44,470 | $43,330 | 650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Rochester, NY | $57,130U.S. $53,750 | $55,910 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Rochester, NY | $66,580U.S. $56,730 | $67,640 | 630 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Rochester, NY | $77,200U.S. $80,250 | $81,000 | 630 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Rochester, NY | $48,390U.S. $50,610 | $50,550 | 610 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Rochester, NY | $46,270U.S. $58,040 | $51,030 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Rochester, NY | $73,050U.S. $95,990 | $78,260 | 590 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Rochester, NY | $43,540U.S. $48,430 | $46,560 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Rochester, NY | $57,440U.S. $58,260 | $58,930 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Rochester, NY | $47,230U.S. $49,400 | $53,530 | 590 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Rochester, NY | $73,610U.S. $78,210 | $77,320 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Rochester, NY | $34,870U.S. $36,910 | $37,870 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Rochester, NY | $44,770U.S. $45,230 | $44,650 | 560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Rochester, NY | $55,700U.S. $47,180 | $50,160 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Rochester, NY | $75,000U.S. $72,550 | $77,900 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Rochester, NY | $32,760U.S. $35,760 | $33,180 | 540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Rochester, NY | $60,880U.S. $55,440 | $58,920 | 540 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Rochester, NY | $127,410U.S. $114,130 | $135,860 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Rochester, NY | $62,500U.S. $69,990 | $78,880 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Rochester, NY | $56,680U.S. $48,700 | $59,630 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Rochester, NY | $107,200U.S. $134,050 | $119,790 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Rochester, NY | $63,710U.S. $61,800 | $65,130 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Rochester, NY | $61,150U.S. $62,680 | $65,890 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Rochester, NY | $66,140U.S. $66,270 | $72,550 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Rochester, NY | $49,010U.S. $51,140 | $53,830 | 500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Rochester, NY | $33,580U.S. $34,890 | $35,290 | 500 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Rochester, NY | $43,820U.S. $39,070 | $44,530 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,940U.S. $114,990 | $142,690 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,840U.S. $104,300 | $97,950 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,040U.S. $66,810 | $69,060 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,730U.S. $43,350 | $52,100 | 490 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,010U.S. $49,100 | $55,250 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,150U.S. $47,030 | $48,220 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $59,990 | 490 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,420U.S. $39,460 | $44,310 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,570U.S. $90,150 | $90,360 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,740U.S. $58,430 | $62,320 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,080U.S. $78,000 | $84,550 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,280U.S. $76,690 | $111,610 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,710U.S. $60,810 | $65,040 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,060U.S. $48,590 | $55,460 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,980U.S. $106,660 | $128,840 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $139,640U.S. $104,590 | $163,200 | 460 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,420U.S. $59,050 | $65,360 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,770U.S. $60,170 | $80,550 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,490U.S. $106,040 | $118,440 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,660U.S. $93,790 | $99,670 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,750U.S. $116,580 | $104,190 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,030U.S. $53,040 | $60,850 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,120U.S. $65,510 | $64,480 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,480U.S. $40,110 | $43,040 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $167,480U.S. $170,950 | $162,510 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,810U.S. $54,890 | $56,990 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,700U.S. $39,390 | $45,250 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,320U.S. $49,230 | $52,630 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,190U.S. $107,230 | $119,810 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,860U.S. $129,180 | $113,530 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,320U.S. $99,080 | $125,840 | 410 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,990U.S. $82,280 | $87,410 | 410 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,190U.S. $50,290 | $60,320 | 410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,160U.S. $55,570 | $54,700 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,910U.S. $82,320 | $84,460 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,540U.S. $104,000 | $100,900 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,070U.S. $96,590 | $87,320 | 400 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,520U.S. $60,070 | $59,240 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,930U.S. $36,670 | $37,150 | 400 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,280U.S. $78,190 | $73,350 | 390 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,580U.S. $46,330 | $46,870 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,990U.S. $48,250 | $46,710 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,940U.S. $60,600 | $65,560 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,330U.S. $54,210 | $55,790 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,640U.S. $35,070 | $37,590 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,520U.S. $39,200 | $38,570 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $237,180U.S. $213,990 | $338,910 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,580U.S. $61,160 | $65,790 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,990U.S. $46,850 | $50,810 | 370 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,400U.S. $41,340 | $42,660 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,030U.S. $90,360 | $103,740 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,580U.S. $38,150 | $39,080 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,340U.S. $45,920 | $45,040 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,120U.S. $39,630 | $44,290 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,950U.S. $60,020 | $64,030 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $161,120U.S. $148,080 | $163,330 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,990U.S. $256,560 | $164,480 | 350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,840U.S. $35,450 | $45,100 | 350 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,530U.S. $74,330 | $77,920 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,100U.S. $69,390 | $82,080 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,780U.S. $64,650 | $61,810 | 340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,960U.S. $38,100 | $44,350 | 330 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,870U.S. $63,890 | $72,190 | 330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,110U.S. $46,550 | $46,070 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,810U.S. $47,380 | $52,250 | 320 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,590U.S. $47,700 | $47,580 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,250U.S. $32,910 | $33,810 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,200U.S. $42,240 | $48,260 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,770U.S. $66,150 | $69,150 | 310 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,010U.S. $76,400 | $74,710 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,260U.S. $38,290 | $40,910 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,350U.S. $45,250 | $48,100 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,110U.S. $95,320 | $98,570 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,030U.S. $91,240 | $97,950 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,560U.S. $75,350 | $89,580 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,200U.S. $78,760 | $82,570 | 300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,030U.S. $45,570 | $47,940 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,650U.S. $50,020 | $53,650 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,780U.S. $46,570 | $50,930 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,180U.S. $54,920 | $66,390 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,420U.S. $100,390 | $90,250 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,170U.S. $79,940 | $83,180 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,340U.S. $93,530 | $111,930 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,710U.S. $47,670 | $50,350 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,370U.S. $57,020 | $62,480 | 290 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,780U.S. $100,580 | $105,870 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,000U.S. $64,070 | $59,650 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,050U.S. $84,620 | $117,430 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,520U.S. $39,280 | $40,840 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,250U.S. $49,450 | $56,420 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,500U.S. $60,850 | $64,100 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,370U.S. $61,660 | $64,730 | 280 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,820U.S. $64,050 | $65,380 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,800U.S. $35,150 | $36,300 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,680U.S. $35,670 | $38,880 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,010U.S. $66,270 | $82,100 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,310U.S. $52,830 | $102,030 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,420U.S. $45,760 | $48,290 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,740U.S. $95,420 | $95,400 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,310U.S. $81,370 | $104,740 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,570U.S. $130,220 | $109,160 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,310U.S. $64,820 | $79,210 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,530U.S. $53,340 | $62,090 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,160U.S. $82,220 | $78,240 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,180U.S. $95,480 | $85,990 | 250 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,650U.S. $62,130 | $62,310 | 250 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,450U.S. $40,140 | $46,160 | 250 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,110U.S. $51,850 | $54,100 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,340U.S. $52,100 | $49,020 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,230U.S. $47,260 | $62,370 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,050U.S. $49,230 | $53,030 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,020U.S. $48,990 | $51,510 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,480U.S. $99,280 | $105,420 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,800U.S. $51,610 | $55,690 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,850U.S. $50,270 | $49,000 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,750U.S. $71,550 | $69,430 | 220 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,370U.S. $62,280 | $55,670 | 220 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,890U.S. $71,900 | $78,600 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,640U.S. $63,820 | $73,910 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,000U.S. $58,100 | $60,560 | 220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,650U.S. $68,120 | $70,350 | 220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,860U.S. $167,220 | $149,840 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,540U.S. $117,330 | $100,460 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 210 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,190U.S. $68,380 | $59,320 | 210 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,820U.S. $40,960 | $41,160 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,940U.S. $47,720 | $48,300 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,240U.S. $107,110 | $102,430 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,610U.S. $54,240 | $54,110 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 200 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,580U.S. $130,100 | $130,790 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $366,040U.S. $391,490 | $258,480 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,110U.S. $58,450 | $66,960 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,910U.S. $58,930 | $60,660 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,520U.S. $57,080 | $64,330 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,490U.S. $78,620 | $72,440 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,080U.S. $49,690 | $54,680 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $147,740U.S. $146,910 | $165,070 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,410U.S. $78,350 | $59,400 | 190 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $89,230U.S. $101,110 | $87,700 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,020U.S. $60,390 | $58,900 | 190 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,120U.S. $80,340 | $95,130 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,240U.S. $44,580 | $44,220 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,070U.S. $114,850 | $116,390 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,620U.S. $77,920 | $87,310 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $215,340U.S. $244,180 | $251,310 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,990U.S. $210,040 | $136,850 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,170U.S. $46,170 | $48,050 | 190 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,920U.S. $61,540 | $60,360 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Music Directors and ComposersSOC 27-2041 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,130U.S. $73,710 | $86,610 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $440,340U.S. $335,550 | $349,910 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,640U.S. $124,900 | $112,520 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,630U.S. $50,580 | $50,430 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,860U.S. $62,120 | $74,560 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,640U.S. $47,880 | $50,960 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,440U.S. $38,300 | $41,650 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $147,680U.S. $125,470 | $163,230 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,430U.S. $59,300 | $73,520 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,980U.S. $88,940 | $95,430 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,580U.S. $64,830 | $74,600 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,130U.S. $67,190 | $65,050 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $210,250U.S. $292,910 | $206,720 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,580U.S. $77,970 | $96,660 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,140U.S. $55,940 | $66,590 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,500U.S. $48,560 | $50,620 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,800U.S. $35,660 | $39,030 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,390U.S. $83,510 | $95,380 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,250U.S. $93,250 | $91,900 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,960U.S. $45,330 | $43,700 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,540U.S. $39,320 | $48,120 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,210U.S. $47,810 | $52,310 | 160 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,260U.S. $74,090 | $70,880 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,320U.S. $48,690 | $50,590 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,880U.S. $49,610 | $55,960 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,080U.S. $37,180 | $38,850 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,060U.S. $133,000 | $141,690 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,550U.S. $89,320 | $98,810 | 150 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,440U.S. $77,640 | $92,050 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,780U.S. $65,750 | $72,660 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,500U.S. $42,360 | $43,020 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,980U.S. $37,710 | $41,350 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,760U.S. $41,590 | $48,110 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,120U.S. $42,290 | $42,120 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,210U.S. $46,680 | $51,190 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,940U.S. $67,960 | $78,240 | 140 | n/a | n/a |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,930U.S. $92,650 | $85,360 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $286,230U.S. $236,590 | $261,220 | 140 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,440U.S. $62,520 | $63,940 | 140 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,270U.S. $52,260 | $58,150 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,330U.S. $74,340 | $78,220 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,760U.S. $51,330 | $51,220 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,040U.S. $52,230 | $63,710 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,090U.S. $81,100 | $82,490 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,490U.S. $104,620 | $90,750 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,610U.S. $139,500 | $118,240 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $174,940U.S. $153,990 | $182,120 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1051 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $103,170 | not published | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,020U.S. $65,030 | $77,840 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $233,620U.S. $281,870 | $248,410 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,600U.S. $38,950 | $40,250 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,940U.S. $38,120 | $45,740 | 130 | n/a | n/a |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,860U.S. $42,670 | $44,190 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,010U.S. $95,200 | $89,960 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,490U.S. $75,440 | $73,730 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,210U.S. $64,950 | $69,480 | 120 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,010U.S. $98,920 | $114,320 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,690U.S. $100,310 | $108,550 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,650U.S. $37,360 | $41,230 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,260U.S. $44,660 | $50,340 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $159,380U.S. $136,570 | $145,460 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,620U.S. $77,930 | $72,520 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,730U.S. $420,860 | $139,050 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $321,070U.S. $414,010 | $312,090 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,770U.S. $45,130 | $49,450 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| BailiffsSOC 33-3011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,450U.S. $56,600 | $71,760 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,760U.S. $50,620 | $53,330 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,030U.S. $69,250 | $75,270 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,400U.S. $94,160 | $91,300 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,010U.S. $109,370 | $112,470 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,380U.S. $115,160 | $101,740 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,670U.S. $57,510 | $51,440 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,320U.S. $55,090 | $59,380 | 110 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,400U.S. $78,580 | $81,350 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,180U.S. $76,580 | $72,880 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,570U.S. $83,910 | $94,790 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,690U.S. $47,340 | $72,530 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,600U.S. $76,910 | $81,120 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,540U.S. $68,020 | $71,700 | 110 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,710U.S. $55,690 | $60,820 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,220U.S. $62,780 | $78,250 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,380U.S. $43,530 | $50,340 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $139,380U.S. $149,230 | $153,990 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,550U.S. $161,740 | $126,540 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,910U.S. $76,870 | $86,790 | 100 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,460U.S. $45,280 | $59,140 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,420U.S. $83,820 | $95,800 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,450U.S. $74,310 | $84,290 | 100 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,600U.S. $40,410 | $40,670 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,290U.S. $36,300 | $34,440 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,600U.S. $43,600 | $42,900 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,520U.S. $49,500 | $51,240 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,960U.S. $49,120 | $58,760 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,130U.S. $48,540 | $63,720 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,180U.S. $48,040 | $45,710 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Rochester, NY · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,600U.S. $52,540 | $62,340 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Rochester, NY
- BLS source geography
- Rochester, NY
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 40380
- States
- New York
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rochester, NY?
In the Rochester, NY metropolitan area (CBSA 40380), BLS OEWS counted 494,280 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $51,210 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($214,550), IT Manager ($170,000), Financial Manager ($167,800).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Rochester, NY metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 40380), which includes Rochester and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Rochester city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Rochester, NY metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 40380). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs rochester ny”, “careers in rochester ny”, “highest paying jobs in rochester ny” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).