Software Developers Salary in Binghamton, NY

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

Median annual salary $129,600 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $62.31
10th percentile $81,650
90th percentile $169,020
Employed locally 1,130
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,650
    25th
    $101,520
    50th (median)
    $129,600
    75th
    $145,350
    90th
    $169,020

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 205% Median Software Developers salary is 105% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $161,970
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $134,010
    Glens Falls, NY $132,040
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $128,780
    Kingston, NY $122,880

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,840
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$83,610
    Computer Network Support Specialists$50,640
    Computer Systems Analysts$102,340
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102,070
    Computer Programmers$89,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Binghamton, NY is $62.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.11 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Binghamton, NY is 2.6% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Binghamton?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $81,650 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,520.