How much does a software developer make in Rochester?
$134,500a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $64.64 an hour or $11,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.64
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,300Median: $134,500Highest 10%: $170,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,300 | $50.14 | |
| 25th | $109,300 | $52.53 | |
| Median | $134,500 | $64.64 | |
| 75th | $169,100 | $81.28 | |
| 90th | $170,900 | $82.14 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $130,900 |
| Fargo, ND | $106,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $103,500 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $103,000 |
| La Crosse, WI | $102,100 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $101,000 |
| Mankato, MN | $100,600 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $92,120 |
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How much does a software developer make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $64.64 ($134,500 a year).
Do software developers make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $134,500 against $136,000 nationally, 1% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $130,100, so Rochester pays 3% more.
Where does Rochester rank for software developer pay?
32 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $104,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.