Sales Managers Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $164,990 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $79.32
10th percentile $81,280
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,120
National median $138,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,280
    25th
    $120,000
    50th (median)
    $164,990
    75th
    $235,540

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Managers salary vs area income 222% Median Sales Managers salary is 122% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York $214,350
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    Delaware $201,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $188,070
    Boulder, CO $183,880

    Nearby metros — Sales Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $211,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $200,450
    Glens Falls, NY $165,410
    Binghamton, NY $164,230
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $159,870
    Syracuse, NY $158,690

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $103,030
    Financial Managers $156,790
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $162,910
    Medical and Health Services Managers $129,850
    Marketing Managers $159,750
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $108,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Managers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Managers in Rochester, NY is $79.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $144.16 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Sales Managers salaries?

    The median Sales Managers salary in Rochester, NY is 19.5% above the national median of $138,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Managers in Rochester?

    Entry-level Sales Managers (10th percentile) earn around $81,280 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,000.