Software Developers Salary in Rochester, MN

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

Median annual salary $130,480 -2% vs national
Median hourly $62.73
10th percentile $103,210
90th percentile $165,820
Employed locally 1,630
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,210
    25th
    $106,040
    50th (median)
    $130,480
    75th
    $159,790
    90th
    $165,820

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 146% Median Software Developers salary is 46% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $129,430
    Fargo, ND-MN $103,030
    Duluth, MN-WI $100,530
    St. Cloud, MN $100,110
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $99,930
    Mankato, MN $98,870

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$63,740
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$104,050
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$128,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other$103,080
    Computer Network Architects$163,920
    Database Administrators$103,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Rochester, MN is $62.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.14 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Rochester, MN is 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $103,210 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,040.