salary$34,650 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, NY area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$32,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,910per year
Jobs in the area12,440people work this job
Can a retail salesperson afford Rochester?
Expensive. Rent of $1,331 a month takes 46.1% of the median retail salesperson salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a retail salesperson make in Rochester, NY?
The median pay for a retail salesperson in the Rochester, NY area is $34,650 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $32,240 and $49,910.
Can a retail salesperson afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,331 a month takes 46.1% of the median retail salesperson salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rochester, NY metro area.