salary$134,450 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Rochester, MN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,860per year
Jobs in the area1,840people work this job
Can a software developer afford Rochester?
Cheap. Rent of $1,704 a month takes 15.2% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Rochester, MN?
The median pay for a software developer in the Rochester, MN area is $134,450 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $104,300 and $170,860.
Can a software developer afford to live in Rochester?
Typical rent of $1,704 a month takes 15.2% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Rochester, MN metro area.