salary$80,890 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,030per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,690per year
Jobs in the area4,370people work this job
Can a accountant afford Rochester?
Cheap. Rent of $1,331 a month takes 19.7% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Rochester, NY?
The median pay for a accountant in the Rochester, NY area is $80,890 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $58,030 and $130,690.
Can a accountant afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,331 a month takes 19.7% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rochester, NY metro area.