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Nurse practitioner salary in Rochester, NY

How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Rochester, NY?

Average base salary

$131,286
same
as national average
Average $131,286
Low $95,091
High $181,256

The average salary for a nurse practitioner is $131,286 per year in Rochester, NY and $18,750 overtime per year.155 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated August 15, 2026).

What Does a Nurse Practitioner Do?

A nurse practitioner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who is qualified to examine patients, diagnose illnesses, prescribe medication and provide treatment. Nurse practitioners typically specialize in a specific area of medicine, and their duties can vary depending on their area of specialization. Some of their general responsibilities include:
  • Performing patient screenings, reviewing their medical history and conducting physical examinations
  • Verifying patient medical records for accuracy during appointments and updating the records as necessary
  • Assessing patients and utilizing critical thinking to diagnose illnesses and medical conditions
  • Ordering tests and analyzing results, identifying and prescribing the appropriate treatment options and determining the need for follow-up appointments or specialty referrals
  • Serving as a patient resource for information, counseling and guidance
  • Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals as necessary
Learn more about what a Nurse Practitioner does

Nurse Practitioner job openings in Rochester, NY

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Nurse Practitioner / Physician...
Highland Hospital3.8out of 5 stars.
Rochester, NY
$98,000.00 - $130,083.20 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Nurse Practitioner in Rochester, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Doral Health & Wellness
 
$312,000per year
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Emonics
 
$250,710per year
Focus Staff
 
$249,617per year
CrossMed Healthcare Staffing S...
 
$249,080per year
Zenex Partners
 
$247,000per year
Trusted Nurse Staffing
 
$242,476per year

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Highest paying cities for Nurse Practitioners near Rochester, NY

  1. Yonkers, NY
    $154,681 per year
  2. Brooklyn, NY
    $145,076 per year
  3. Manhattan, NY
    $144,862 per year
  4. Bronx, NY
    $141,658 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $141,509 per year

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How much do similar professions as Nurse Practitioner get paid in Rochester, NY?

Lead Nurse Practitioner

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Senior Nurse Practitioner

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Average $119,888 per year