Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, Rochester
$58,530
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Rochester, NY. Middle half of wages roughly $46,210 to $64,540.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +15.6%
- US median
- $50,620
- Metro RPP
- 97
- Middle half
- $46,210 to $64,540
- OEWS employment
- 2,310
- SOC
- 49-3023
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Rochester pay a median $58,530 (May 2025), 15.6% above the US median of $50,620. At local prices (RPP 97), that median buys about what $60,340 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$58,530 in Rochester buys about what $60,340 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 97, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 87.5 vs all-items 97 (US = 100, 2024).
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $58,530 | $46,210 to $64,540 | 97 |
| Milwaukee | $62,530 | $47,150 to $75,790 | 96.9 |
| San Francisco | $76,030 | $54,950 to $91,340 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $47,410 | $36,640 to $71,050 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Rochester?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Rochester, NY is $58,530.
- How does Rochester pay compare to the US median for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics?
- Local median pay is 15.6% above the national OEWS median of $50,620.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Rochester is 97 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $58,530 has about the same purchasing power as $60,340 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.