Data Scientists Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $82,350 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.59
10th percentile $47,590
90th percentile $144,790
Employed locally 1,030
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,590
    25th
    $59,860
    50th (median)
    $82,350
    75th
    $114,100
    90th
    $144,790

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 111% Median Data Scientists salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $130,710
    Glens Falls, NY $104,620
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $102,200
    Albany, GA $100,060
    Syracuse, NY $99,020

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $108,770
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,680
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,960
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $95,020
    Computer Network Architects $111,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Rochester, NY is $39.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.62 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Rochester, NY is 26.9% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Rochester?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,590 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,860.