NY · Rochester · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Rochester, NY

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Rochester area earn a median of $45.68 per hour, about $95,010 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $38.37 and $49.92. That ranks 96th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 69th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Rochester. The free report below lists employers near Rochester and what they pay.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Rochester, NY

The metro median is 10% below the New York statewide median of $50.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 12,510 registered nurses employed in the Rochester metro area, 25.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.69$76,32018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.37$79,81015% below U.S. median
Median$45.68$95,0102% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.92$103,83011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.49$125,82034% above U.S. median

How Rochester ranks

  • 96th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 69th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 11 New York metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Rochester

  • Overall prices in Rochester run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.68 median hour buys what $47.08 buys at the national price level, 5% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,644
  • Per year: $82,224
  • Per month: $6,852

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rochester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Rochester

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Rochester.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Highland Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Rochester General Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Unity Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Unity Specialty Hospital
Rochester, NY
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Rochester Psychiatric Center
Rochester, NY
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Buffalo, NY66 mi$45.86/hr276,617
Syracuse, NY75 mi$40.34/hr146,097
Utica, NY121 mi$41.36/hr63,660
Erie, PA145 mi$37.48/hr92,940
Scranton, PA158 mi$39.16/hr75,905
Schenectady, NY188 mi$44.46/hr69,495

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in New York

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Rochester, NY?

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Rochester metro area have a median pay of $45.68 per hour, about $95,010 a year. The middle half earn between $38.37 and $49.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Rochester a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

Rochester ranks 69th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 96th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Rochester?

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Rochester, led by Highland Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New York license to work in Rochester as a telehealth / triage nurse?

New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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