Physicians, All Other, Rochester

$214,550

Local median annual wage in Rochester, NY. Middle half of earners roughly $129,040 to $353,500.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−19.3%
US median
$265,930
Cost of living (97) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
97
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$129,040 to $353,500
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
710
Job code
29-1229

Physicians, All Other in Rochester pay a median $214,550 (May 2025), 19.3% below the US median of $265,930. At local prices (index 97), that median buys about what $221,186 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$214,550 in Rochester buys about what $221,186 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 97, 2024). Housing & rent index is 87.5 vs overall 97 (US average = 100, 2024).

Physicians, All Other in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Rochester $214,550 $129,040 to $353,500 97
Milwaukee $411,200 $336,480 to $456,390 96.9
San Francisco $294,360 $101,770 to $347,750 115.6

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Physicians, All Other in Rochester?
The median annual wage for Physicians, All Other in Rochester, NY is $214,550 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Rochester pay compare to the US median for Physicians, All Other?
Local median pay is 19.3% below the national median of $265,930.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Rochester is 97 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $214,550 has about the same buying power as $221,186 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.