Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

UX Designer jobs in Rochester, NY

43 ux designers employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $98,096 median · roughly in line with the national median.

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UX Designer pay in Rochester, NY

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Rochester metro. Half of UX Designers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $73,585 $98,096 $117,344
25th$73,585 Median$98,096 75th$117,344 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full UX Designer salary guide →

UX Designer pay bands in Rochester by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior UX Designer

Typical senior band in Rochester
Example (illustrative)
Location
Rochester, NY
Typical pay range
$83,381–$116,734
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Lead UX Designer

Typical lead band in Rochester
Example (illustrative)
Location
Rochester, NY
Typical pay range
$93,681–$114,968
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Lead UX Designer

Typical lead band in Rochester
Example (illustrative)
Location
Rochester, NY
Typical pay range
$92,210–$123,797
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior UX Designer

Typical senior band in Rochester
Example (illustrative)
Location
Rochester, NY
Typical pay range
$87,795–$114,968
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior UX Designer

Typical senior band in Rochester
Example (illustrative)
Location
Rochester, NY
Typical pay range
$84,853–$107,905
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

UX Designer Career Ladder — Rochester Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Rochester’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry UX Designer0–2 yrs$70,629
  2. Mid UX Designer2–5 yrs$93,191
  3. Senior UX Designer5–8 yrs$117,715
  4. Staff UX Designer8–12 yrs$142,239
  5. Lead UX Designer12+ yrs$166,763

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the UX Designer hiring market in Rochester

  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Rochester post UX Designer jobs

Employers in the Rochester metro typically post UX Designer roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

What Rochester Employers Actually Ask UX Designers

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

  • Technical

    Walk me through your design process for a feature from brief to final handoff.

    Evaluates process knowledge: research, ideation, prototyping, usability testing, spec handoff, iteration.

  • Technical

    How do you decide when to do user research vs. ship and learn?

    Risk assessment: reversible vs irreversible decisions, cost of being wrong, research budget, timeline.

  • Technical

    Describe a time a usability test completely changed your design direction.

    Tests receptiveness to user feedback. Show you act on findings, not just collect them.

  • Technical

    How do you design for accessibility without it feeling like a constraint?

    Mature designers frame accessibility as a design quality signal: WCAG AA, keyboard navigation, color contrast, screen readers.

UX Designer in Rochester, NY — Common Questions

How much does a UX Designer earn in Rochester, NY?
Median $98,096/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $73,585–$117,344. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many UX Designer jobs are there in Rochester?
BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 43 UX Designer roles employed in the Rochester metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Rochester employers use for UX Designer?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to UX Designer jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to UX Designer openings in Rochester and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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