Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $204,340 +45% vs national
Median hourly $98.24
10th percentile $135,520
90th percentile $214,550
Employed locally 50
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $135,520
    25th
    $165,330
    50th (median)
    $204,340
    75th
    $213,160
    90th
    $214,550

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 275% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 175% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $232,120
    Richmond, VA $231,930
    Washington $221,990
    New York $197,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880
    Albuquerque, NM $180,520

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Research Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $170,100
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $166,080
    Binghamton, NY $140,550
    Utica-Rome, NY $127,610

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $108,770
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,680
    Data Scientists $82,350
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,960
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $95,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Rochester, NY is $98.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.15 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries?

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Rochester, NY is 45% above the national median of $140,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Rochester?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $135,520 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $165,330.