Jobs & Economy in Rochester
Rochester's economy runs on a real, genuine transition from historic mill-town roots into a service-based economy this record discloses precisely.
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Learn moreA real transition from textile-mill heritage
Rochester transitioned from its textile-mill heritage into a service-based economy, now generating an estimated $1.2 billion in annual economic activity.
Frisbie Memorial Hospital anchors employment
Frisbie Memorial Hospital is Rochester's largest employer, with more than 1,200 staff members.
A real, disclosed poverty-rate figure
Rochester's poverty rate ran approximately 8.3%-8.45%, modestly below the cited national average of approximately 12.4%.
Key takeaways
- Rochester transitioned from textile-mill heritage into a real $1.2 billion service economy.
- Frisbie Memorial Hospital anchors Rochester's local employer base.
- Rochester's average salary ran approximately $73,000/year per Payscale.
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