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# Rochester, NY Jobs — Salary & Top Employers

**State:** [New York Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 4,401

**Hiring momentum:** +13.7% — 83 new postings in the last 28 days vs 73 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 5,185
- Median salary: $62K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $46K – $100K
- Remote share: 4.3%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 5,185 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- New postings for Rochester, NY rose 14% in the last 28 days (83 vs 73 in the 28 days before).
- Pay in Rochester, NY runs 11% below the United States median ($62K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Rochester, NY: Staffing Agencies (8% of all postings), followed by Retail and Restaurants.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Rochester, NY

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing & Recruiting | 401 | $64K |
| Retail | 392 | $38K |
| Restaurants | 277 | — |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 261 | $48K |
| Defense & Space | 258 | $104K |
| Business Consulting & Services | 235 | $194K |
| Non-profit Organizations | 201 | $41K |
| Primary & Secondary Education | 154 | $52K |
| Individual & Family Services | 149 | $50K |
| Manufacturing | 146 | $78K |

## Top roles hiring in Rochester, NY

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 361 | $117K |
| Retail Sales Associate | 123 | $36K |
| Restaurant Team Member | 110 | — |
| Shift Leader | 104 | — |
| CDL Driver | 87 | $53K |
| Assistant Manager | 86 | — |
| Sales Representative | 59 | $90K |
| Delivery Driver | 56 | — |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 53 | — |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 53 | $107K |

## Top hiring companies in Rochester, NY

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Taco Bell Jobs & Careers — Fast Food & Restaurants](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/taco-bell?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 180 |
| [Paychex Jobs & Careers — Payroll & HR Solutions](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/paychex?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 91 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 77 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 93 employers filed 430 petitions; 3% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Rochester, NY

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester | 129 | $89K |
| Rochester Regional Health | 235 | $90K |
| RIT Packaging and Graphic Media Science | 34 | $85K |
| Excellus Health Plan | 19 | — |
| Mindex | 11 | — |

[All H1B sponsors in Rochester, NY](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/rochester-ny?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire most in Rochester, NY?

Healthcare, education, optics, manufacturing, and professional services are the main hiring engines in Rochester. The city's research and legacy industrial base give it a more specialized profile than many upstate labor markets.
### What employers are most visible in Rochester, NY?

Visible employers often include major hospital systems, the University of Rochester, optics-related companies, manufacturers, and regional service organizations. The employer table on this page shows which organizations are actively hiring now.
### What certifications help in Rochester's top industries?

Healthcare credentials, engineering or technical certifications, skilled-trade licenses, and IT or data skills can all help in Rochester depending on the path you want. The strongest fit depends on whether you are targeting hospitals, research, manufacturing, or office-based employers.
### How does Rochester compare with Buffalo or Syracuse?

Rochester usually has a stronger optics, imaging, and research profile, while Buffalo often has the larger overall metro base and Syracuse leans more toward regional services and university-linked hiring. Comparing the three can help you target the right upstate hub.
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