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Temp and shift workers in Rochester earn $14–$21/hr across Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, with a cost of living 10% below the national average (BLS, 2024).
Rochester has strong healthcare, education, and manufacturing industries.
Support bartenders and keep the bar running smoothly
$10.8 - $16.2/hr
Craft specialty coffee drinks and serve customers
$11.7 - $17.1/hr
Mix drinks, serve customers, and manage bar operations
$13.5 - $22.5/hr
Serve guests and deliver exceptional dining experiences
$10.8 - $18/hr
Lead a kitchen station and prepare quality dishes
$15.3 - $23.4/hr
Start your kitchen career - learn cooking basics on the line
$12.6 - $17.1/hr
Learn culinary skills while assisting experienced chefs
$12.6 - $17.1/hr
Maintain kitchen cleanliness and support the team
$10.8 - $14.4/hr
Clean dishes and support kitchen operations
$10.8 - $15.3/hr
Greet guests and manage restaurant seating
$10.8 - $16.2/hr
Deliver food from kitchen to tables
$10.8 - $15.3/hr
Clear tables and support restaurant service
$9.9 - $14.4/hr
Prepare dishes on the cooking line
$13.5 - $19.8/hr
Prepare ingredients for kitchen service
$11.7 - $16.2/hr
Serve food and drinks at catered events
$13.5 - $22.5/hr
Serve guests at large events and banquets
$14.4 - $23.4/hr
Welcome guests, run check-in/check-out, and resolve issues at the front desk
$13.5 - $19.8/hr
All-around kitchen support - prep, expo, dish, and line backup
$12.6 - $17.1/hr
Working supervisor - run a shift, coach the team, fix problems on the floor
$16.2 - $25.2/hr
Based on average flexible worker wages in Rochester
Data based on BLS OEWS wage data and HUD 2024 fair market rents.
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