Computer Programmers salary
in Rochester, NY
Computer Programmers in the Rochester, NY metro earn a median of $83,420 a year, based on BLS estimates for 290 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% below the U.S. median of $100,390 and 20% below the NY statewide median of $103,980. It ranks #57 of 66 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE290 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Computer Programmers salary in Rochester?
The BLS median is $83,420 a year (May 2025). Half of the 290 jobs pay between $69,650 and $106,750. The 10th percentile is $56,680 and the 90th is $132,260.
Is Rochester a high-paying metro for Computer Programmers?
That is 17% below the U.S. median of $100,390 and 20% below the NY statewide median of $103,980. It ranks #57 of 66 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.