Cost of Living in Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.

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What would you need to earn in Rochester, NY to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?

Prices in Rochester, NY vs. the U.S. average

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.

Rent in Rochester, NY

HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.

Take-home pay in Rochester, NY

Highest-paying jobs in Rochester, NY

*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.

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Management Occupations

• Computer and Information Systems Manager — $170,000
• Financial Manager — $167,800
• Architectural and Engineering Manager — $166,550
• Sales Manager — $165,140
• Marketing Manager — $149,440
• Human Resources Manager — $146,990
• Managers, All Other — $146,670
• Education Administrators, Postsecondary — $139,640
• Construction Manager — $134,940
• Administrative Services Manager — $127,410
• Medical and Health Services Manager — $124,260
• Facilities Manager — $122,980
• Industrial Production Manager — $116,140
• Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — $105,820
• General and Operations Manager — $103,690
• Social and Community Service Manager — $80,200
• Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $62,500

Business and Financial Operations Occupations

• Project Management Specialist — $103,520
• Personal Financial Advisor — $101,150
• Management Analyst — $97,070
• Financial and Investment Analyst — $94,940
• Loan Officer — $82,280
• Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — $82,080
• Accountant and Auditor — $80,890
• Compliance Officer — $80,320
• Cost Estimator — $78,890
• Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $77,170
• Human Resources Specialist — $76,590
• Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $75,550
• Fundraiser — $75,000
• Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $74,610
• Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists — $73,610
• Training and Development Specialist — $69,990

Computer and Mathematical Occupations

• Software Developer — $122,770
• Computer Network Architect — $107,200
• Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester — $97,840
• Computer Systems Analyst — $97,240
• Computer Occupations, All Other — $96,750
• Network and Computer Systems Administrator — $94,130
• Data Scientist — $92,800
• Computer Network Support Specialist — $65,180
• Computer User Support Specialist — $60,620

Architecture and Engineering Occupations

• Electrical Engineer — $108,160
• Mechanical Engineer — $100,160
• Industrial Engineer — $100,150
• Engineers, All Other — $100,080
• Civil Engineer — $99,460
• Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician — $59,420

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations

• Occupational Health and Safety Specialist — $84,570
• School Psychologist — $73,050

Community and Social Service Occupations

• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker — $68,880
• Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other — $66,580
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers — $62,030
• Healthcare Social Worker — $61,610
• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $60,670
• Clergy — $59,710
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $59,620
• Social and Human Service Assistant — $44,800

Legal Occupations

• Lawyer — $148,150
• Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $57,250

Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

• Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary — $77,200
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $76,190
• Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $76,160
• Instructional Coordinator — $66,840
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — $66,140
• Librarian and Media Collections Specialist — $63,490
• Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — $63,190
• Special Education Teachers, Middle School — $63,040
• Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $62,840
• Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — $61,150
• Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $60,760
• Self-Enrichment Teacher — $47,780
• Tutor — $47,730
• Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $42,280
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $38,890
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,240

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

• Interpreter and Translator — $77,770
• Public Relations Specialist — $71,740
• Graphic Designer — $63,530
• Coach and Scout — $50,850

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

• Physicians, All Other — $214,550
• Pharmacist — $136,310
• Physician Assistant — $130,430
• Nurse Practitioner — $128,110
• Dental Hygienist — $93,650
• Registered Nurse — $86,570
• Physical Therapist — $83,070
• Occupational Therapist — $81,750
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician — $81,290
• Speech-Language Pathologist — $80,220
• Radiologic Technologist and Technician — $76,390
• Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $62,060
• Medical Records Specialist — $49,010
• Emergency Medical Technician — $43,330
• Pharmacy Technician — $40,940

Healthcare Support Occupations

• Dental Assistant — $48,780
• Phlebotomist — $44,770
• Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — $43,540
• Medical Assistant — $41,710
• Nursing Assistant — $40,050
• Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $35,600

Protective Service Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives — $110,490
• Detective and Criminal Investigator — $107,660
• Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $92,920
• Firefighter — $89,120
• Correctional Officer and Jailer — $76,820
• Security Guard — $42,860
• Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers — $35,170
• School Bus Monitor — $34,710

Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

• Chef and Head Cook — $66,080
• Bartender — $45,920
• Waiter and Waitress — $45,310
• First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $43,040
• Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria — $38,670
• Cooks, Restaurant — $38,380
• Cooks, Short Order — $36,580
• Food Servers, Nonrestaurant — $35,780
• Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $35,310
• Food Preparation Worker — $35,020
• Dishwasher — $33,880
• Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $33,750
• Fast Food and Counter Worker — $33,430
• Cooks, Fast Food — $33,380

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations

• First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — $56,740
• First-Line Supervisor of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers — $53,010
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $39,680
• Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $37,160
• Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $34,710

Personal Care and Service Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Personal Service Workers — $54,060
• Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor — $49,330
• Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists — $36,830
• Recreation Worker — $35,840
• Childcare Worker — $35,090
• Animal Caretaker — $34,950
• Manicurist and Pedicurist — $32,760
• Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $32,250

Sales and Related Occupations

• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products — $109,040
• First-Line Supervisor of Non-Retail Sales Workers — $99,660
• Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $79,300
• Insurance Sales Agent — $79,150
• Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $75,450
• Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $67,400
• First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $51,320
• Counter and Rental Clerk — $46,480
• Parts Salesperson — $37,570
• Retail Salesperson — $34,650
• Cashier — $33,850

Office and Administrative Support Occupations

• Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $72,210
• First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,450
• Public Safety Telecommunicator — $63,030
• Postal Service Mail Carrier — $62,070
• Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators — $58,470
• Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk — $57,440
• Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — $56,680
• Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $52,670
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,870
• Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping — $48,390
• Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance — $48,150
• Billing and Posting Clerk — $47,340
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $46,770
• Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $45,090
• Customer Service Representative — $44,740
• Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $44,380
• Teller — $43,690
• Word Processor and Typist — $43,510
• Bill and Account Collector — $43,150
• Office Clerks, General — $42,230
• Receptionist and Information Clerk — $38,550
• Library Assistants, Clerical — $34,870

Construction and Extraction Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $81,380
• Construction and Building Inspector — $77,340
• Electrician — $77,310
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $73,580
• Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $65,720
• Sheet Metal Worker — $63,710
• Roofer — $60,880
• Carpenter — $59,490
• Highway Maintenance Worker — $58,470
• Construction Laborer — $49,290
• Painters, Construction and Maintenance — $47,230

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $79,920
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $63,570
• Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $63,460
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines — $63,120
• Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist — $61,240
• Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $58,530
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,990

Production Occupations

• First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $75,460
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $57,130
• Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $55,700
• Machinist — $55,560
• Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator — $49,230
• Food Batchmaker — $49,180
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $48,370
• Printing Press Operator — $47,720
• Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender — $46,270
• Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician — $45,420
• Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — $45,010
• Helpers--Production Worker — $43,820
• Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender — $43,780
• Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $43,090
• Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — $41,790
• Production Workers, All Other — $36,480
• Baker — $36,080
• Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker — $33,580

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $62,740
• Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity — $62,420
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $58,920
• Bus Drivers, School — $51,780
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $47,210
• Driver/Sales Worker — $44,760
• Light Truck Driver — $42,090
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,050
• Stocker and Order Filler — $37,940
• Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur — $36,220
• Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $35,210
• Packers and Packagers, Hand — $35,180

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