Surgeon salary in Rochester, NY
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Rochester, NY metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Geneva.
Median salary$275,000
Middle 50%$71.3k–$300.8k
vs. national median−20%comparison median $343,629
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $69,745 |
| 25th | $71,250 |
| 50th (median) | $275,000 |
| 75th | $300,750 |
| 90th | $400,500 |
Cost of living
Rochester's median Surgeon salary of $275,000 is worth about $283,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Rochester = 97.0).
Compared with all workers here
All Surgeons, All Other in the Rochester, NY area earned a median of $239,200+ in May 2025 (120 employed). The H-1B median here is $275,000, 14% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester | too few | 9 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.