Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, NY
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$36.54/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Rochester, NY is $36.54 per hour. This is 16% lower than the New York average of $42.23.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Rochester, NY compared to State and National Averages
$36.54/hour
Rochester, NY
31% lower than the US average.
$42.23/hour
New York
13% lower than the US average.
$47.69/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
Waterbury, Connecticut
$37/hour
This is equal to the Rochester average
Towson, Maryland
$38/hour
This is 3% higher than the Rochester average of $36.54.
Windsor, Connecticut
--/hour
What cities in New York pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
| Mount Vernon, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on May 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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