Mechanical Engineers salary
in Rochester, NY
Mechanical Engineers in the Rochester, NY metro earn a median of $100,160 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,040 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $104,110 and 2% below the NY statewide median of $102,440. It ranks #115 of 211 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,040 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Mechanical Engineers salary in Rochester?
The BLS median is $100,160 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,040 jobs pay between $81,450 and $121,220. The 10th percentile is $69,810 and the 90th is $135,730.
Is Rochester a high-paying metro for Mechanical Engineers?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $104,110 and 2% below the NY statewide median of $102,440. It ranks #115 of 211 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.