What Rochester General Hospital pays nurses per hour

Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY reported an average of $49.37 per registered nurse hour to Medicare's occupational mix survey (in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits): the 108th highest of 124 New York hospitals. New York's hospitals together averaged $63.42 an hour, all US hospitals $60.42 an hour. An average over every RN hour, staff and travel nurses together, not a starting rate.

Licensed practical nurse hours averaged $29.35 an hour (New York $35.51). Nursing aide hours averaged $21.70 an hour (New York $25.66). Medical assistant hours averaged $21.12 an hour.

Registered nurse averages in Rochester: Highland Hospital $60.74, Strong Memorial Hospital $56.04, Rochester General Hospital $49.37, Unity Hospital $45.63.

2 of 5 stars in Medicare's overall rating; 71% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well, and 60% would definitely recommend it. Medicare cut its pay in fiscal year 2026 under the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (the quarter of hospitals scoring worst on patient harm). It is a non-profit hospital (every New York hospital by rating).

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