Parts Salespersons Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $45,410 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $31,290
90th percentile $62,520
Employed locally 610
National median $37,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,290
    25th
    $36,140
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $50,880
    90th
    $62,520

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Parts Salespersons salary vs area income 61% Median Parts Salespersons salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Parts Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,540
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $56,300
    North Dakota $52,000
    Bismarck, ND $51,440
    Minot, ND $51,100
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370

    Nearby metros — Parts Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,370
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,350
    Kingston, NY $46,260
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $45,910
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,650
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $45,400

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $34,290
    Cashiers $33,270
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,660
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $70,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $50,290
    Counter and Rental Clerks $43,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Parts Salespersons make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Parts Salespersons in Rochester, NY is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.61 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Parts Salespersons salaries?

    The median Parts Salespersons salary in Rochester, NY is 21.3% above the national median of $37,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Parts Salespersons in Rochester?

    Entry-level Parts Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $31,290 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,140.