Software Developers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $119,310 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $57.36
10th percentile $79,800
90th percentile $169,780
Employed locally 2,450
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,800
    25th
    $97,720
    50th (median)
    $119,310
    75th
    $138,850
    90th
    $169,780

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 137% Median Software Developers salary is 37% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $143,860
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $130,670
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $129,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $129,430
    Midland, TX $127,160
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $124,780

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,120
    Computer Systems Analysts $101,490
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $95,050
    Computer Programmers $80,560
    Computer Occupations, All Other $106,630
    Data Scientists $108,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Ann Arbor, MI is $57.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.06 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 10.3% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $79,800 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,720.