What RNs earn in Rochester
Registered nurses in the Rochester, NY metro earn a median of $86,570 a year, 11% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $82,780 and $100,760, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Rochester ranks #36 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $86,570 | $82,780 – $100,760 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,110 | $107,180 – $132,060 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $286,230 | $228,400 – $286,230 |
| Nurse Midwife | $132,240 | $127,310 – $135,040 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Rochester nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,573 a month in Rochester, which is roughly 22% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 12,340 RNs work in this metro, the #52 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 90 healthcare employers in Rochester, including 45 behavioral health facilities, 23 long-term care facilities, 9 dialysis centers and 7 hospitals.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Rochester
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Nursing jobs in New York
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Rochester healthcare news
- 'Show Us The Numbers': Federal Government Probes New York Hospital For Hiring Too Many Foreign DoctorsForbes · Sep 29
- Three children with measles being treated at Golisano Children’s Hospital in RochesterWHEC.com · Oct 7
- Webster Man Thrives with a ‘Rare’ Century-Old KidneyUniversity of Rochester · Sep 28
- 'If the system is being gamed...': New York's Rochester General Hospital accused of hiring 80 H-1Bs or J-The Times of India · Sep 28
- Health care workers join national push to protect immigrant caregiversRochester Beacon · Sep 24
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How much do registered nurses make in Rochester?
The median RN salary in the Rochester, NY metro is $86,570 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $82,780 and $100,760.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Rochester?
Nurse practitioners in the Rochester metro earn a median of $128,110 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Rochester?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,573 a month in Rochester, roughly 22% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Rochester?
Hospitals in the Rochester area include Highland Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester General Hospital, Unity Hospital, Rochester Psychiatric Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Rochester?
Browse current New York openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Rochester can find you, and compare pay using the New York salary guide.