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Rochester, NY has seen a 4.28% increase in job growth, which is lower than the national average of 30.54%. Despite this positive trend, the unemployment rate in Rochester still hovers at 6.3%, above the US rate of 4.1%. That said, the job market in Rochester is gradually improving and there is cause for optimism as more and more opportunities become available. With new jobs being added everyday, Rochester can be an attractive option for those seeking employment.

The unemployment rate in Rochester is 9.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Rochester has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 5.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Rochester is $40,083.
- The median home cost in Rochester is $130,900

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Rochester? Legal ($74,517)
- Worst paying jobs? Farming, Fishing, Forestry ($11,867)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($61,563)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($17,885)
- Average Income of Residents in Rochester (  Unlock) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Rochester (  Unlock) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Rochester, New York that match your qualifications.

     JobsRochester, New YorkUnited States
    Unlock$37,638
    Unlock$69,021
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  Average Salary by OccupationRochester, New YorkUnited States
  Management  Unlock$77,236
  Business, Financial  Unlock$68,299
  Computer, Math  Unlock$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering  Unlock$86,023
  Sciences  Unlock$66,034
  Social Service  Unlock$44,925
  Legal  Unlock$88,013
  Education  Unlock$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment  Unlock$43,591
  Health Practitioners  Unlock$75,327
  Health Technicians  Unlock$41,524
  Healthcare Support  Unlock$25,441
  Fire Fighters  Unlock$35,516
  Law Enforcement  Unlock$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving  Unlock$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance  Unlock$23,378
  Personal Care  Unlock$15,351
  Sales, Related  Unlock$33,178
  Office Admin, Support  Unlock$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry  Unlock$25,716
  Construction, Extraction  Unlock$41,315
  Maintence, Repair  Unlock$48,436
  Production  Unlock$38,103
  Transportation  Unlock$39,572
  Material Moving  Unlock$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryRochester, New YorkUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting  Unlock$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction  Unlock$44,287
  Manufacturing  Unlock$51,585
  Wholesale Trade  Unlock$51,301
  Retail Trade  Unlock$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing  Unlock$43,256
  Utilities  Unlock$77,546
  Information  Unlock$61,268
  Finance and Insurance  Unlock$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing  Unlock$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services  Unlock$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  Unlock$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services  Unlock$30,687
  Educational Services  Unlock$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance  Unlock$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation  Unlock$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services  Unlock$18,154
  Other Services  Unlock$29,481
  Public Administration  Unlock$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Stay out of the rougher patches, and you'll find a pretty solid city. I live within close proximity to it, and the crime from it DOES rub off on us (auto theft), but  More

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Rochester isn't perfect (I'll detail pros and cons), but it's certainly perfect for me and my husband. We've lived here for 4 years and are getting ready to purchase our  More

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Rochester is a scenic city with so much to offer in terms of things to do and having 4 seasons, except the summer is more like a long spring!! It's a relatively unknown  More

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