Computer Systems Analysts Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $91,960 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.21
10th percentile $60,680
90th percentile $134,700
Employed locally 820
National median $103,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,680
    25th
    $78,440
    50th (median)
    $91,960
    75th
    $111,360
    90th
    $134,700

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Systems Analysts salary vs area income 124% Median Computer Systems Analysts salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Systems Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,440
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $139,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,580
    Boulder, CO $132,290
    California $127,660

    Nearby metros — Computer Systems Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $160,800
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $127,150
    Binghamton, NY $102,340
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $100,310
    Ithaca, NY $99,250
    Glens Falls, NY $96,820

    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
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$95,020
    Computer Network Support Specialists$69,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Systems Analysts make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Rochester, NY is $44.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.24 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Computer Systems Analysts salaries?

    The median Computer Systems Analysts salary in Rochester, NY is 11.4% below the national median of $103,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Systems Analysts in Rochester?

    Entry-level Computer Systems Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $60,680 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,440.