Helpers--Production Workers pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,660 or more. The middle half of helpers--production workers in Rochester earn between $38,190 and $49,820.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $50K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,530 | $3,711 | $21.41 |
| Median | $43,820 | $3,652 | $21.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,190 | $3,182 | $18.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,820 | $4,152 | $23.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Rochester vs. New York and the U.S.
Helpers--production workers in Rochester earn about the same as the New York average ($45,020) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($41,120). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $39,070.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $44,530 | $43,820 | $36,070 | $59,660 | 500 |
| New York | $45,020 | $43,540 | $35,140 | $58,250 | 3,810 |
| United States | $41,120 | $39,070 | $31,140 | $53,410 | 165,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Production Workers salary after taxes in Rochester
On the average salary of $44,530, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $36,116 a year, or $3,010 a month and $1,389 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for helpers--production workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0), so the average $44,530 buys what about $45,891 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($51,210). A typical home costs $285,034, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Production Workers salary in other New York cities
Rochester ranks 2nd of 10 New York metro areas for this job; Albany pays the most ($48,660).
- Albany$48,660
- Rochester$44,530
- Kiryas Joel$43,860
- New York$43,850
- Glens Falls$43,590
- Syracuse$42,970
- Buffalo$42,860
- Binghamton$42,050
- Elmira$40,440
- Utica$40,260
Highest-paying cities for helpers--production workers
Napa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($54,850).
- Napa, CA$54,850
- Kahului, HI$52,210
- Albany, OR$52,010
- Oshkosh, WI$51,570
- Hagerstown, MD$51,320
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Helpers--Production Workers salary in Rochester: questions
How much do helpers--production workers make an hour in Rochester?
$21.41 an hour on average, and $21.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--production workers salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--production workers take-home pay in Rochester?
About $36,116 a year ($3,010 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,530. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do helpers--production workers earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($41,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9198; area Rochester, NY (40380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.