Software Developers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $125,450 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.31
10th percentile $70,470
90th percentile $177,970
Employed locally 2,830
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,470
    25th
    $89,240
    50th (median)
    $125,450
    75th
    $141,080
    90th
    $177,970

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 184% Median Software Developers salary is 84% 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
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $161,380
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $143,860
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $141,220
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $138,870
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,400
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $134,010

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $47,540
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,640
    Information Security Analysts $136,290
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,990
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $90,130
    Computer Occupations, All Other $105,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Albuquerque, NM is $60.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.78 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 5.7% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $70,470 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,240.