Metro profile · CBSA 40380
Healthcare wages in Rochester, NY
53 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
37
Across 53 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Rochester
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
53 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | physician | $440,340 | $413,039 | 45 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $81,290 | $76,250 | 45 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $286,230 | $268,484 | 43 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $44,100 | $41,366 | 43 |
| Orderlies | support | $44,260 | $41,516 | 42 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $47,030 | $44,114 | 40 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $49,810 | $46,722 | 40 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $48,780 | $45,756 | 40 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $336,300 | $315,449 | 40 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $44,770 | $41,994 | 39 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $167,480 | $157,096 | 39 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $130,430 | $122,343 | 39 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $132,240 | $124,041 | 39 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $128,110 | $120,167 | 39 |
| Audiologists | allied | $94,270 | $88,425 | 39 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $62,060 | $58,212 | 39 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $136,310 | $127,859 | 39 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $58,980 | $55,323 | 39 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $82,990 | $77,845 | 39 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $127,580 | $119,670 | 39 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $100,930 | $94,672 | 39 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $76,390 | $71,654 | 39 |
| Paramedics | allied | $43,330 | $40,644 | 39 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $35,600 | $33,393 | 39 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $35,200 | $33,018 | 39 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $366,040 | $343,346 | 38 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $41,710 | $39,124 | 38 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $41,770 | $39,180 | 38 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,780 | $57,012 | 38 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $40,050 | $37,567 | 38 |
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