Web Developers Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $78,240 -14% vs national
Median hourly $37.61
10th percentile $48,050
90th percentile $105,830
Employed locally 210
National median $90,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,050
    25th
    $61,650
    50th (median)
    $78,240
    75th
    $89,390
    90th
    $105,830

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Web Developers salary vs area income 105% Median Web Developers salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Web Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $157,490
    Rochester, MN $127,700
    Columbia, SC $126,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $126,040
    Vallejo, CA $123,370

    Nearby metros — Web Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,750
    Binghamton, NY $95,030
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $74,900
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,830
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $74,240
    Syracuse, NY $73,820

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $108,770
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,820
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,680
    Data Scientists $82,350
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,960
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $95,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Web Developers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Web Developers in Rochester, NY is $37.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.64 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Web Developers salaries?

    The median Web Developers salary in Rochester, NY is 14% below the national median of $90,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Web Developers in Rochester?

    Entry-level Web Developers (10th percentile) earn around $48,050 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,650.