Software Developers Salary in Ithaca, NY

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

Median annual salary $105,000 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.48
10th percentile $64,920
90th percentile $172,500
Employed locally 370
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,920
    25th
    $80,700
    50th (median)
    $105,000
    75th
    $138,840
    90th
    $172,500

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 144% Median Software Developers salary is 44% 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
    Binghamton, NY $129,600
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $128,780

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$61,990
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$81,100
    Data Scientists$74,980
    Computer Systems Analysts$99,250
    Computer Network Architects$105,410
    Computer Network Support Specialists$73,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Ithaca, NY is $50.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.82 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Ithaca, NY is 21.1% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $64,920 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,700.