Software Developers Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $99,710 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.94
10th percentile $94,340
90th percentile $182,280
Employed locally 60
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,340
    25th
    $94,960
    50th (median)
    $99,710
    75th
    $155,500
    90th
    $182,280

    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

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,510
    Computer Programmers$87,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101,600
    Computer Systems Analysts$78,420
    Computer Network Support Specialists$74,540
    Computer Occupations, All Other$111,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Alaska is $47.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.54 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Alaska is 25.1% 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $94,340 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,960.