Tech Salaries in Rochester, NY 2025 -- 47 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Rochester, NY earn a median salary of $122,770, which is 9.7% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Rochester, NY

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$204,340	$165,330	$213,160	50
Chemical Engineers	$133,740	$127,090	$133,740	--
Statisticians	$131,140	$98,160	$135,150	40
Actuaries	$130,220	$101,530	$163,190	70
Aerospace Engineers	$127,910	$101,130	$127,910	30
Software Developers	$122,770	$99,640	$151,540	4,650
Computer Hardware Engineers	$120,550	$100,950	$166,750	100
Electrical Engineers	$108,160	$93,470	$128,580	1,000
Computer Network Architects	$107,200	$94,990	$139,900	510
Information Security Analysts	$105,860	$89,570	$132,770	410
Database Architects	$104,610	$82,540	$152,290	130
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$104,010	$88,730	$136,200	110
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$100,570	$84,040	$126,820	260
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$100,380	$77,150	$125,230	110
Mechanical Engineers	$100,160	$81,450	$121,220	1,040
Industrial Engineers	$100,150	$81,550	$123,130	1,920
Engineers, All Other	$100,080	$78,560	$129,230	670
Civil Engineers	$99,460	$78,930	$127,820	890
Environmental Engineers	$98,240	$78,360	$121,500	200
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$97,840	$80,290	$110,290	490
Computer Systems Analysts	$97,240	$79,940	$126,550	910
Computer Occupations, All Other	$96,750	$68,540	$129,000	440
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$95,480	$80,710	$119,200	230
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$94,130	$79,000	$112,100	1,130
Data Scientists	$92,800	$61,730	$122,070	1,190
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$91,540	$68,710	$127,920	400
Operations Research Analysts	$84,980	$70,000	$116,400	170
Computer Programmers	$83,420	$69,650	$106,750	290
Database Administrators	$81,490	$60,790	$118,310	130
Web Developers	$79,930	$63,310	$97,350	140
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$79,910	$60,030	$108,700	100
Landscape Architects	$77,610	$62,080	$93,050	60
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,280	$60,100	$81,040	390
Mechanical Drafters	$69,750	$59,560	$78,680	220
Surveyors	$69,490	$59,110	$82,510	120
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$69,210	$58,870	$83,120	120
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$65,400	$55,460	$75,800	50
Computer Network Support Specialists	$65,180	$54,490	$80,550	650
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$64,770	$58,000	$80,710	310
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$62,140	$48,190	$73,160	80
Drafters, All Other	$61,530	$53,500	$76,000	50
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$60,730	$60,730	$76,870	90
Computer User Support Specialists	$60,620	$48,680	$76,630	2,520
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$60,410	$37,690	$73,850	190
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,420	$48,380	$65,860	700
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$55,300	$51,570	$62,540	50
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$46,610	$43,890	$61,350	200

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Rochester, NY?

The highest paying tech jobs in Rochester, NY are Computer and Information Research Scientists ($204,340 median), Chemical Engineers ($133,740 median), Statisticians ($131,140 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Rochester, NY?

Software developers in Rochester, NY earn a median salary of $122,770, with salaries ranging from $99,640 at the 25th percentile to $151,540 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 4,650 software developers are employed in the area.