salary$128,110 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$154,610per year
Jobs in the area1,890people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Rochester?
Cheap. Rent of $1,331 a month takes 12.5% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Rochester, NY?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Rochester, NY area is $128,110 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $105,340 and $154,610.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,331 a month takes 12.5% of the median nurse practitioner 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.