Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, NY
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$36.54/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Rochester, NY is $36.54 per hour. This is 37% lower than the New York average of $49.92.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Rochester, NY compared to State and National Averages
$36.54/hour
Rochester, NY
37% lower than the US average.
$49.92/hour
New York
1% lower than the US average.
$50.24/hour
United States
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
$30/hour
This is 20% lower than the Rochester average of $36.54.
Plattsburgh, New York
$34/hour
This is 7% lower than the Rochester average of $36.54.
Waterbury, Connecticut
$37/hour
This is equal to the Rochester average
What cities in New York pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Brooklyn, New York ($45) and Mount Vernon, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Rochester, NY average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 50% more.
| 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 October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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