Software Developers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $107,540 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $51.70
10th percentile $65,410
90th percentile $165,420
Employed locally 180
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,410
    25th
    $83,410
    50th (median)
    $107,540
    75th
    $130,050
    90th
    $165,420

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $55,550
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,850
    Computer Systems Analysts $84,880
    Computer Network Support Specialists $57,470
    Computer Programmers $81,040
    Computer Occupations, All Other $71,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Capital/Northern New York is $51.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.46 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 19.2% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $65,410 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,410.