Financial Risk Specialists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $102,840 -3% vs national
Median hourly $49.44
10th percentile $59,290
90th percentile $181,920
Employed locally 150
National median $106,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,290
    25th
    $76,320
    50th (median)
    $102,840
    75th
    $137,530
    90th
    $181,920

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial Risk Specialists salary vs area income 138% Median Financial Risk Specialists salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial Risk Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $158,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $141,960
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,050
    New York $138,330
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,750

    Nearby metros — Financial Risk Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $141,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $125,520
    Syracuse, NY $121,540
    Utica-Rome, NY $105,810
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $104,240

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,390
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,620
    Human Resources Specialists $73,370
    Management Analysts $89,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial Risk Specialists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Rochester, NY is $49.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.64 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Financial Risk Specialists salaries?

    The median Financial Risk Specialists salary in Rochester, NY is 3% below the national median of $106,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial Risk Specialists in Rochester?

    Entry-level Financial Risk Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $59,290 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,320.