Is Rochester a strong pay market for Retail Sales Associates?

At a $34,650 median, Rochester is $760 (2%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $35,410. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as a Retail Sales Associate in Rochester?

Target employers paying toward the $37,890 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Retail Sales Associate openings in Rochester and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Retail Sales Associate Salary in Rochester, NY

Median: $16.66/hour ($34,650/year) — $760 (2%) below the national median. Range: $33,210–$37,890.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Retail Sales Associate salary guide

The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Rochester, NY is $16.66/hour ($34,650/year) ($760 (2%) below the national median), with a typical range of $33,210–$37,890. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$16.66/hour ($34,650/year)	BLS
Range	$33,210–$37,890	BLS

### Key facts for Retail Sales Associate in Rochester Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Retail Sales Associate Salary in Rochester vs. National Average

25th Pct (Rochester) $33,210

Median (Rochester) $34,650

75th Pct (Rochester) $37,890

National median: $35,410/yr. Rochester is $760 (2%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Rochester, NY metro area (SOC 41-2031, Retail Sales Associate).

Retail Sales Associate pay in Rochester, NY — common questions

How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Rochester, NY?: The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Rochester, NY is $16.66/hour ($34,650/year) ($760 (2%) below the national median), with a typical range of $33,210–$37,890 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Rochester a strong pay market for Retail Sales Associates?: At a $34,650 median, Rochester is $760 (2%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $35,410. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Retail Sales Associate in Rochester?: Target employers paying toward the $37,890 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Retail Sales Associate openings in Rochester and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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