Software Developers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $101,790 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.94
10th percentile $62,990
90th percentile $162,920
Employed locally 630
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,990
    25th
    $78,980
    50th (median)
    $101,790
    75th
    $132,870
    90th
    $162,920

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 148% Median Software Developers salary is 48% 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 Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,710
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,480
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,490
    Computer and Information Research Scientists $127,610
    Data Scientists $77,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Utica, NY is $48.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.97 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Utica, NY is 23.5% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $62,990 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,980.