Rochester averages 27.8 applicants per job across 5,690 open positions from 963 employers.
918+ openings across healthcare and skilled trades roles with just 26-25 applicants per job
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Healthcare and skilled trades roles dominate Rochester's least competitive job categories. Physician positions have just 26 applicants per opening across 187 available jobs—3.7× easier to land than Product Designer roles and 6% below Rochester's average competition of 27.8 applicants.
Nurse leads with 564 openings at 25 applicants per job | Product Designer is hardest to land at 96 applicants | Physician easiest at 26
Our analysis of 5,690 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Rochester's 8 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 564 open positions, but faces 25 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Product Designer is the hardest role to land in Rochester with 96 applicants competing for just 56 openings.
Of all 8 job titles analyzed, 0 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 0 jobs, while 8 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 1,123 combined openings. The competition gap in Rochester is stark: Product Designer averages 96 applicants while Physician sees just 26—a 3.7× difference.
Rochester Regional Health leads with 373 jobs (6.6% of market) | L3Harris Technologies hardest at 34 applicants | Rochester Regional Health easiest at 25
Rochester Regional Health dominates Rochester's job market with 373 open positions—6.6% of all jobs in the metro area—at 25 applicants per role. EY follows with 242 positions at 25 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 1,157 jobs—20% of Rochester's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. L3Harris Technologies is the hardest place to get hired in Rochester with 34 applicants per job, while Rochester Regional Health offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 7 major employers analyzed, 0 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 7 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
Browse 8 industries hiring across the Rochester metro area
Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 5,690 LinkedIn job postings in the Rochester metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Rochester Regional Health, QuidelOrtho, and 8 other employers with 1,235 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Rochester currently has 1,235 open positions across 10 employers in Rochester. With an average of 26 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Rochester's overall market average of 27.8.
Walmart, Advance Auto Parts, and 8 other employers with 364 open positions
The Retail sector in Rochester currently has 364 open positions across 10 employers in Rochester. With an average of 25 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Rochester's overall market average of 27.8.
L3Harris Technologies, Arxada, and 8 other employers with 336 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Rochester currently has 336 open positions across 10 employers in Rochester. With an average of 35 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Rochester's overall market average of 27.8.
EY, Colliers Engineering & Design, and 4 other employers with 316 open positions
The Consulting sector in Rochester currently has 316 open positions across 6 employers in Rochester. With an average of 26 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Rochester's overall market average of 27.8.
PwC, Deloitte, and 1 other employers with 308 open positions
The Accounting sector in Rochester currently has 308 open positions across 3 employers in Rochester. With an average of 26 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Rochester's overall market average of 27.8.
LaBella Associates, MKS Inc., and 8 other employers with 287 open positions
The Technology sector in Rochester currently has 287 open positions across 10 employers in Rochester. With an average of 38 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Rochester's overall market average of 27.8.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, KBP Foods, and 8 other employers with 222 open positions
The Hospitality sector in Rochester currently has 222 open positions across 10 employers in Rochester. With an average of 28 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Rochester's overall market average of 27.8.
Rochester Institute of Technology, Greece Central School District, and 6 other employers with 213 open positions
The Education sector in Rochester currently has 213 open positions across 8 employers in Rochester. With an average of 29 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Rochester's overall market average of 27.8.
Health Care Provider leads with 1,164 jobs (20% of market) at 25 applicants | Health Care Provider easiest to break into at 25 applicants
Health Care Provider dominates Rochester's job market with 1,164 open positions—20% of all jobs—at 25 applicants per role. Education and Training follows with 814 positions at 25 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 2,759 jobs—48% of Rochester's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Engineering and Information Technology is the most competitive category in Rochester with 36 applicants per job, while Health Care Provider offers the best odds at just 25 applicants—a 10-applicant difference. Of 9 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 9 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
Rochester averages 27.8 applicants per job across 5,690 open positions. Product Designer is hardest at 96 applicants; Physician is easiest at 26.
Product Designer (96 applicants per job). These roles see 3.7× more competition than healthcare positions.
Physician (26 applicants per job, 187 openings), Assistant Manager (25), and Maintenance Technician (25).
Rochester Regional Health leads with 373 jobs, followed by EY (242) and PwC (149). 963 companies are actively hiring.
5,690 open positions across 963 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Healthcare (1,235 jobs), Retail (364), and Manufacturing (336).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 5,690 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Rochester-metro area to calculate competition levels by job title, industry, employer, and job function.
Competition is measured by the average number of applicants per job posting. Roles with 70+ applicants are classified as highly competitive, 40-69 as moderately competitive, and under 40 as less competitive.
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